Director Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Confectionery, North America
Core
Leads regional SRA confectionery portfolio strategy and operations to ensure regulatory compliance, scientific substantiation, and freedom to operate for current products and new innovations.
Role type
Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Confectionery product portfolio compliance and innovation pipelines
Domain
Food & Beverage / Confectionery / Regulatory Affairs
Required skills
Regulatory compliance strategy, Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis, Horizon scanning, Cross-functional stakeholder management, Risk assessment, Team leadership, Process optimization, Talent development
Preferred skills
Innovation enablement, Complex regulatory framework navigation, Strategic roadmap execution
Technologies
QMP, Digital tools, Integrated SRA systems
Responsibilities
Ensure end-to-end regulatory compliance for formulations, raw materials, claims, and packaging; Provide science-based regulatory guidance for new product development; Monitor emerging food policies and legislative shifts; Represent category interests in external trade associations and regulatory bodies; Lead technical and regulatory risk management frameworks; Build and develop high-performing SRA teams through succession planning and coaching.
Seniority
Director, Strategic Leadership