Regulatory Affairs Manager, Diana

This position is for the Diana Food unit under Symrise Nutrition segment, and will be based in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.

Diana Food offers a large range of natural ingredients to the food, beverage, baby food and dietary supplement industries. It provides its customers, across 90 countries, with innovative, natural and sustainable solutions, making life tastes and feels better for millions of consumers around the world.

Diana Food is part of Symrise Nutrition, which encompasses ADF/IDF, Diana Pet Food and Diana Aqua, as well as Probi. Within the Symrise Group - a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients - Symrise Nutrition leverages the Group capabilities to provide advanced natural health & well-being nutrition solutions for the human food, pet food and aquafeed industries.

Summary:

The main mission of the Regulatory Affairs Manager is to ensure the regulation of products manufactured and/or sold in the US and Canada, meat and vegetable in all markets. Ensure that products & operations comply with relevant local regulations and Diana Food Quality & Regulatory standards in North America and act as a business support.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the compliance of all products sold in North America
• Initiate and manage compliance related projects, focusing on continuous improvement
• Manage the team in charge of answering the customers' quality questions, questionnaires, and specifications
• Answer internal and external regulatory queries
• Lead the Customer Quality department and related activities for the region
• Construct and share regulatory focus and position papers
• Organize and lead efforts related to self-affirmations or agency notices/ submissions for novel ingredients (GRAS, NDI, etc.)
• Train internal business teams about regulatory topics and updates
• Liaise with Authorities (FDA, USDA, Health Canada, etc.), consultants and local associations
• Support the Diana Food facilities with regulatory related topics and license requirements
• Approve technical data sheets and new labels
• Support food safety and quality initiatives for the region
• Attend meetings with customers upon request to provide regulatory expertise
• Support Supply Quality with the review and approval of new raw materials
• Monitor regulatory updates and create action plans and communications accordingly
• Support internal audits and inspections as needed

• Monitor customs taxes impacting imports

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years in food manufacturing industry
• Minimum 3-5 in regulatory affairs
• Management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, biology, or related field
• Master's degree in food law, food safety, or food science preferred
• Able to work cross functionally with regional and with global partners
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience in project management preferred

Our Offer:

We offer competitive pay and bonus program, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401k, generous paid time off, flexible work schedule, STD, LTD, and much more!

To Apply:

https://www.symrise.com/your-career/search-and-apply/apply/?jobId=Q4VFK026203F3VBQB68V7V7H2-12644&langCode=en_US&sourceBoard=LinkedIn&source=LinkedIn&board_id=1550&board_name=LinkedIn