Senior Regulatory Affairs Analyst

Keurig Dr Pepper; Frisco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Analyst to ensure regulatory compliance, develop label information, and support product launches. You will monitor regulatory changes, provide guidance to cross-functional teams, and manage complex projects across US and Canada markets.

The role requires a scientific degree and extensive regulatory experience in consumer products, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• University degree in a scientific field required; MS preferred.
• At least 5 years in regulatory affairs for consumer products.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong multitask project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate independently with flexibility.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication and influence skills; external presence.
• Good knowledge of computer applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Access, Optiva, Genesis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product formulations and provide nutrition, ingredient and labeling content for US/Canada channels.
• Review and approve all product labeling for compliance with applicable laws and market authorizations.
• Review and approve formulations for USDA, FDA, Health Canada, CFIA compliance.
• Provide regulatory support for launches and labelings for consumer studies/claims.
• Ensure scientific support for all product claims to optimize labeling.
• Monitor regulatory environment and participate in industry associations.
• Inform internal and external customers about regulatory changes and initiatives.
• Support resolution of regulatory complaints under supervision of management.
• Identify and resolve regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling.
• Manage cross-functional projects delivering regulatory initiatives.
• Provide periodic updates to the Regulatory Affairs Manager.
• Manage paper and electronic files and information systems.
• Support improvements to RA systems, processes, tools.
• Build liaisons across divisions on local and global levels.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

MS Access

Optiva

GENESIS

Job description

Job Overview

Regulatory & Scientific Affairs is integral to bringing new products to market as quickly as possible while ensuring ingredients and packaging materials are safe for use in, or in contact with, food and beverages. We help ensure products remain fully compliant with applicable local regulations throughout their lifecycle1from development through the time they are on shelf and available to consumers. By enabling compliant, science-based claims, labeling, and advertising, the function protects consumers and the business while supporting KDP’s competitive edge.

The primary role of the Senior Regulatory Affairs Analyst is to ensure regulatory compliance and support the launch of our marketed products, as well as post-market regulatory surveillance. This position is responsible for developing label copy for marketed products in the form of LIN development (Label Information Notes), including required product label text, claims, and nutrition information. The analyst also monitors and interprets relevant government and technical information impacting our brands, develops finished-product regulatory specifications, and provides regulatory guidance to business partners and cross-functional project teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze product formulations and providenutrition, ingredient and all other US or Canadian mandated labelingcontentby workingcooperatively with R&D Scientists, Marketing, and Regulatory colleaguesforRetailandFood Servicechannels.
• Review and approveall product labeling to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, and/or market authorizations, where applicable.
• Review and approve formulations and ingredients forcompliance with the laws governed by USDA, FDA,Health Canada,CFIA.
• Provide Regulatory Support for launch of new productsbyreviewingbriefing documentsandlabeling for consumer studies and new products and/or claims.
• Ensure appropriate scientific support of all product claims to obtain the most competitive labeling possible.
• Monitor Regulatoryenvironment andbeaware of changes to regulatory environment and participate in industry trade associations.
• Identify impact of regulatory changes on products. Provide regulatory or technical information on our products or regulatory initiatives to external, and internal customers (i.e. Marketing, Legal, R&D)
• Support resolution of competitive complaints from and to regulatory authorities and competitors, under the direction of the manager/director, legal and marketing.
• Identify and provideresolution to strategic and tactical regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling.
• Manage complex cross-functional projects to deliver against regulatory initiatives.
• Provide periodic updates to the ManagerofRegulatory Affairs on project initiatives, planning and execution; business goals and objectives, in order to ensure alignment with Manager, for areas of responsibility.
• Manage all paper and electronic files and information management databases for responsible areas.
• Support the regulatory group in, improving and complementing systems, processes, tools to enhance effectiveness and efficiencies of the RA department.
• Build liaisons within division/departments on local and global levels.

Total Rewards

Salary Range: $76,400-115,000

Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

• University degree in a scientific field (B.S., Food Science, Biology Chemistry Toxicology, Nutrition,)required.M.S. Preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years ofexperience in Regulatory Affairsof a Consumer Products Company.
• Ability to defineproblemscollectsdata,establishfacts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships
• Strong multi-task project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinateindependently, with agreat degree of flexibility.
• High levelof attention to detailrequired
• Strong Communication and Influence Skills and External Presence Skills
• Good knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MSAccess, Optiva, GENESIS).

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.