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Bel · 4 days ago

Regulatory Affairs Manager (CPG)

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Bel is a company focused on food products, and they are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory oversight within their USA business unit. The role involves ensuring compliance with food regulations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring team members to support innovative product development.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Jason Clarke, MSHRM

Responsibilities

Implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other relevant food regulations

Monitor and assess new and evolving regulatory developments, evaluate their impact on the business, and communicate necessary actions

Define regulatory requirements and create general guidelines for product testing, country standards, and compliance processes

Lead the regulatory review and approval process for all products, labels, marketing materials, and digital content to ensure alignment with regulatory standards

Provide proactive guidance on regulatory considerations for product innovation, new ingredient adoption, and market expansion opportunities

Foster a culture of collaboration and regulatory excellence across R&D, marketing, legal, and quality teams

Manage multiple projects and deliver clear, actionable regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams

Contribute to the development of group-wide policies and drive continuous improvement in internal processes and ways of working

Network with external industry peers and leverage influence tactics aligned with organizational objectives

Lead complex regulatory change projects from proposal through implementation

Demonstrate advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks, interpreting and communicating intersections to support robust business decisions

Qualification

Regulatory Strategy & ComplianceFDA regulationsUSDA regulationsProject managementCrisis managementAnalytical skillsLearning agilityNetworkingCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience

Minimum of 8 years' experience in a regulatory affairs role within the food industry

Direct experience with FDA and USDA regulations

Broad regulatory knowledge with proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead regulatory change

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse, cross-functional teams

Effective crisis management, with sound decision-making under pressure

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and multi-tasking abilities, both independently and as part of a team

Exceptionally organized, with keen attention to detail

Proactive problem solver, anticipating needs and acting efficiently

High learning agility, quickly adapting to new regulatory requirements and responsibilities

Actively builds relationships and networks with industry peers to stay informed and influence external regulatory environments

Benefits

Bonus Opportunity: 15%

20 days PTO

4% match on 401k

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Company

Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.

Founded in 1865

Suresnes, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees