Manager, Regulatory Affairs
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Job Info

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Regulatory Affairs Manager

Hybrid - White Plains, NY OR Broomfield CO

Contract: 7-8 Months

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Validate product composition, ingredient lists, develop nutritional's and advise on/approve regulated claims for compliance under US laws and regulations
• Participate in validation of marketing campaigns and review of associated materials
• Approve packaging artwork/graphics and label claims for brands supported
• Contribute regulatory perspective in brand and cross-functional meetings and/or legal weekly meetings to mitigate regulatory risks and support business growth and innovation
• Identify challenges for upcoming projects and innovations and advise business with solutions that meet regulatory requirements
• Support roll outs of new food and packaging regulations
• Train key stakeholders on relevant regulatory updates
• Support comments to new rules, trade association work, and relevant regulatory committee projects
• Support the management of crises, as needed
• Review product and ingredient specifications and documentation
• Support Export team in certain types of regulatory product information requests
• Develop claim language and liaise with relevant stakeholders in approval process (includes working with key functions such as Nutrition Science, Scientific Affairs, Research, and Innovation, and Legal)
• Assess changes to regulations and impact to relevant portfolio of products
• Review new ingredients for GRAS status and/or regulatory authorization
• Engage with suppliers on relevant regulatory compliance topics and/or adherence to new regulations
• Position will primarily support Yogurt and Beverage Business Units and may support additional businesses in the future

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Nutrition, or related scientific field
• 7+ years of experience in a Regulatory Affairs (or similar) role with a CPG food manufacturer or ingredient supplier; experience in food labeling for nutrition-focused products (dairy, plant-based foods, beverages, cereals, bars, shakes, meals)
• Familiarity with SAP nutrition database and labeling systems, or similar systems such as Genesis or Optiva

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of food composition as it relates to food labeling, nutrition, and ingredient composition
• Scientific proficiency and ability to understand science-based regulations and communicate scientific topics to various functions, including marketing and legal
• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and requests, and short timelines
• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion
• Good judgment, decisiveness, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with labeling databases, computer software, Microsoft Excel, and packaging/label review systems
• Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and problem solving
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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