Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

Kokopelli Capital; Denver (CO); Hybride; USD 160 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible PTO

Parental & Maternity Leave

Employer-sponsored 401K

Bring your dog to the workplace

Dog-friendly discounts

Résumé du poste

Woof is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory compliance across our pet product portfolio, from development through launch and ongoing market entry.

You will own regulatory reviews for formulations, labels, and packaging, translate complex requirements for cross-functional teams, and ensure FDA, AAFCO, NASC, Prop 65, and REACH compliance across markets. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on process building in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of regulatory affairs in the CPG industry, with at least 5 years in the pet industry.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or JD is a plus.
• Experience with FDA, AAFCO, NASC, Prop 65, REACH and related regs.
• Ability to build or improve regulatory processes in a growing org.
• Experience managing trackers, calendars, and claims documentation.

Responsabilités

• Own regulatory reviews for formulations, labels, packaging, and claims across Woof's portfolio.
• Translate regulatory requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Ensure FDA, state feed laws, NASC and labeling compliance.
• Support packaging/environmental compliance initiatives (EPR, recyclability).
• Review labels, disclosures, warnings, and marketing claims for compliance.
• Escalate regulatory risks and launch readiness as needed.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Collaboration

Work ethic

Adaptability

Love of dogs

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Pre-Law, or related field

Master’s degree or JD is a plus

Outils

Regulatory tracking software

Registration calendars

Description du poste

About Us:

Woof is the award-winning, innovative pet care brand on a mission to help dogs live happier, healthier lives through joyful play. Founded on the belief that the best products don't make you choose between what dogs need and what's good for them, we combine functional wellness, thoughtful design, and purpose-led play to strengthen dogs' bodies, minds, and the bonds they share with the people they love.

We've been recognized with a number of awards for innovation in pet care across our product portfolio, including the Pupsicle (beloved by more than 3M pups and their people), Bite n' Brush, and HonestChew.

Woof debuted at No. 1 in Consumer Products and No. 3 overall on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in 2025. For more information, visit mywoof.com and follow on social media: @mywoof.

The Opportunity:

Woof is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager to build and lead regulatory compliance across our growing portfolio of pet products, including consumables, supplements, toys, accessories, and other hardgoods.

This role will own the regulatory review process from product development through launch and ongoing compliance, ensuring our formulations, ingredients, labels, packaging, and marketing claims meet applicable requirements across the markets where we operate. The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory expertise with a builder’s mindset, bringing structure to evolving processes, identifying risks early, and translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance for cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Product Development

• Own regulatory reviews for product formulations, labels, packaging, and claims across Woof's portfolio, identifying potential compliance risks early in development.
• Translate applicable federal, state, and international regulatory requirements into practical guidance for Product Development and other cross-functional teams.
• Ensure pet food, treats, and supplements comply with relevant FDA requirements, state feed laws, and AAFCO guidelines, including applicable registrations, labeling, and reporting requirements.
• Support compliance with relevant animal supplement requirements and industry standards, including NASC guidelines, quality programs, and adverse event reporting, as applicable to the product portfolio.
• Oversee regulatory considerations for toys, accessories, and hardgoods, including California Proposition 65, REACH, restricted substances, chemical safety, and relevant product testing requirements.
• Review and approve product labels, required disclosures, warnings, packaging, website content, and marketing claims for regulatory compliance and appropriate substantiation.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for regulatory questions and potential risks involving product formulas, labeling, claims, or launch readiness.

Regulatory Infrastructure & Process Development

• Maintain Woof's regulatory infrastructure, including regulatory tracking systems, registration calendars, claims documentation, and standardized review workflows.
• Continuously evaluate and improve regulatory processes, identifying gaps, reducing unnecessary complexity, and creating more efficient ways to manage reviews and approvals.
• Partner with external regulatory consultants, testing laboratories, and compliance platforms to support filings, testing protocols, documentation, and ongoing compliance.

Product Safety, Packaging & Environmental Compliance

• Coordinate product safety and compliance testing for applicable hardgoods and accessories, working with third-party laboratories to establish testing requirements and evaluate results before launch.
• Support packaging and environmental compliance initiatives, including emerging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, packaging material reporting, recyclability, and applicable sustainability claims.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Regulatory Strategy

• Partner proactively with Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Operations, and Legal to incorporate regulatory requirements into product development and launch timelines.
• Monitor emerging regulations and industry developments, communicating potential business impacts and recommended actions to leadership early enough to inform product and business decisions.
• Provide clear, business-oriented recommendations that balance regulatory requirements, product safety, launch timelines, and commercial priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7-10+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the CPG industry, with at least 5 years specifically in the pet industry.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Pre-Law, or a related field (Master’s degree or JD is a plus).
• Experience with product compliance, formulation reviews, labeling, claims substantiation, and regulatory risk assessment.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for pet consumables and/or consumer product safety, with familiarity in areas such as FDA requirements, AAFCO guidelines, state feed laws, NASC standards, Proposition 65, or REACH depending on prior product experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build or improve regulatory processes, systems, documentation, or workflows in a growing organization.
• Experience managing regulatory trackers, registration calendars, claims documentation, or compliance management systems.
• Experience partnering with external regulatory consultants, testing laboratories, or other compliance providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience in the pet food, treats, supplements, or broader pet products industry.
• Familiarity with both consumables and hardgoods compliance requirements.
• Experience with product safety testing standards, restricted substances, packaging compliance, or EPR regulations.
• Experience establishing a regulatory function or compliance infrastructure from the ground up in a startup or other resource‑conscious environment.

Key Attributes:

• An excellent work ethic & willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed
• Strong collaboration and teamwork by actively partnering with colleagues, sharing information, and supporting collective goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment
• A love of dogs!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual compensation range: $160-170K
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office)
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and pet insurance
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Paid Parental & Maternity Leave
• Employer-sponsored 401K
• Bring your dog to the workplace option!
• Generous team discounts across Woof and TFD merchandise lines

This position will remain open until November 23, 2026; however, the posting may be closed earlier if a successful candidate is identified.

Background Check

Woof may conduct background checks on applicants and employees where permitted by applicable law. Where required, Woof will provide appropriate disclosures and obtain authorization in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable laws, including the Colorado Employment Opportunity Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woof is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and productive work environment. Employment decisions at Woof are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment.