Flora Food Group

Flora Food Group

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Dairy

Hackensack, NJ, US · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$135kDetected 5 days ago
ComplianceProduct ManagementStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainProcurementFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational SkillsFood ScienceRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • In this highly autonomous role, you will serve as the regulatory subject matter expert for dairy products, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation, renovation, and commercialization across North American markets.
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Responsibilities

  • Partner with R&D to provide regulatory guidance throughout the development and renovation of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, cream, cultured dairy, and dairy-based innovations.
  • Lead regulatory assessments for complex or high-risk projects, identifying compliance risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Support regulatory submissions, notifications, and interactions with regulatory authorities as needed.
  • Innovation & Portfolio Support
  • Partner with Innovation teams to ensure new dairy products and renovations meet regulatory requirements while supporting speed to market.
  • Support portfolio compliance reviews and identify opportunities to strengthen regulatory governance.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal regulatory processes, guidance documents, and best practices.
  • Proven ability to manage regulatory risk while influencing cross-functional teams.
  • Working closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, you will interpret complex dairy regulations and translate them into practical business guidance that supports compliant product development, labeling, and consumer communications.

Requirements

  • Occasional travel required.
  • We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile.
  • Master's degree in Food Science, Food Law, Regulatory Affairs, Dairy Science, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian food regulations governing dairy products.
  • Experience with cultured dairy, butter, cheese, milk, cream, dairy ingredients, or functional dairy products.
  • Strong understanding of dairy manufacturing processes and product lifecycle management.

Compensation

  • $105,000-$135,000

Benefits

  • Health and nutrition claims

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