Regulatory Specialist

Walker Lovell; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base + performance-driven bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist to drive compliance in a dynamic food and nutrition environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of flavor regulatory experience and strong collaboration skills across R&D and quality teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, conveniently located in Addison, IL.

Qualifications

• 3 years in flavor regulatory compliance with savory exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international flavor frameworks.
• Effective collaboration skills across R&D, quality, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Validate technical documentation to support product launches and certifications.
• Navigate US and international flavor regulations.
• Oversee label approvals and advertising compliance.
• Support third-party certifications and TTB submissions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration across teams

Knowledge of flavor regulations

Tools

ProductVision

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Top Talent with Industry-Leading Food & Nutrition Brands | Passionate About People, Partnerships &…

Regulatory Specialist

Location: New Jersey (Hybrid)

Travel: Minimal

Compensation: Reflecting seniority and scope

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Shape Compliance in a Flavor-Forward Industry

This role will allow you to drive compliance across a diverse portfolio of flavor and ingredient systems. This is a high-impact role where your regulatory insight and scientific acumen will directly support innovation, product integrity, and global market access.

• Strong base + performance-driven bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and flexible working arrangements

Why This Business

A globally respected flavor and ingredients partner, this business is scaling fast across key markets with a commitment to technical rigor and innovation. With a deep footprint in both savory and sweet segments, they enable critical product launches for major consumer brands. Their regulatory function is seen as a strategic enabler, not a back-office task.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Validate technical documentation to support product launches and certifications
• Navigate US and international flavor regulations (FEMA GRAS, USDA, Codex, JECFA, etc.)
• Oversee label approvals and advertising compliance
• Support third-party certifications (Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal) and TTB submissions

What You’ll Bring

• 3 years in flavor regulatory compliance (savory exposure a plus)
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international flavor frameworks
• Familiarity with formulation systems like ProductVision
• Effective collaboration skills across R&D, quality, and commercial teams

Who This Suits

You’re a detail-driven regulatory professional ready to take ownership in a high-growth manufacturing setting. You thrive on complex compliance challenges and bring rigor and clarity to fast-paced cross-functional projects.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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