Manager, Strategy & Innovation
Core
Lead end-to-end regulatory compliance strategies for food and food packaging across North America, ensuring adherence to federal and state laws while supporting product innovation and market expansion.
Role type
Manager, Food Regulation & Strategy
Builds
Compliance frameworks, regulatory submissions, and risk mitigation strategies for diverse product portfolios.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Regulatory Affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Food and food packaging regulatory expertise, horizon scanning, risk assessment, stakeholder management, project management, strategic planning, policy development, agency engagement
Preferred skills
Experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, packaging materials strategies, ingredient claims and labeling, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret evolving regulations from FDA, USDA, and state bodies; lead regulatory assessments for new product development and reformulations; develop and implement comprehensive compliance strategies; manage regulatory submissions and agency correspondence; partner with R&D and Quality on food contact substance requirements; conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies; train internal stakeholders on compliance protocols; represent the company at industry conferences and regulatory meetings.
Seniority
Manager, leadership level
