Director of Regulatory Affairs

About the Role:

The Director of Regulatory Affairs leads the Regulatory Affairs team and its strategic initiatives within the fast-evolving food and dietary supplement industry. This role sits at the leadership level, collaborating with executive management to shape and execute a forward-thinking regulatory strategy that supports the company’s rapid growth, global expansion, and goal to innovate within a competitive and highly-regulated landscape.  

The Director will serve as the driving force behind regulatory compliance initiatives, thought leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. They will guide business-critical decisions while mentoring both senior and emerging talent across regulatory teams. With a significant focus on global regulatory trends, this individual will also contribute to expanding Liquid I.V.’s footprint internationally. The Director reports directly to the VP of QA/RA and plays a pivotal role in achieving Liquid I.V.’s long-term vision. 

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Act as the chief architect of Liquid I.V.’s regulatory framework, policies, and long-term strategic goals, in alignment with business objectives and industry standards.
• Anticipate, assess, and prepare for regulatory changes domestically and globally, ensuring the company remains ahead of emerging trends and requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate product innovation plans and global expansion strategies, integrating regulatory considerations into the decision-making process.
• Provide strategic insights to drive sustainable growth while safeguarding compliance in a rapidly scaling business.
• Global Regulatory Partnership: Lead the regulatory compliance efforts for all ingredients, products, marketing claims, and certifications across domestic and partnering with international markets.
• Ensure timely filing and approval of all regulatory documentation, including FDA 30-Day Notifications, and support expansions into new international markets.
• Represent Liquid I.V.’s regulatory efforts internally within the Unilever Wellbeing Collective, and externally at global industry associations, conferences, and with government agencies.
• Product & Brand Compliance:
• Oversee and optimize the review process for product labels, supplement facts panels, marketing materials, and product claims.
• Lead the development of innovative compliance solutions for competitive product claims, advertising strategies, and new product launches.
• Manage complex regulatory challenges, turning them into actionable opportunities for the company.
• Team Development & Leadership: Lead, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing Regulatory Affairs team with a strong emphasis on leadership development, technical expertise, and collaboration.
• Provide strategic vision and direction ensuring the team’s alignment with company goals.
• Build a dynamic, agile team culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other internal teams to ensure alignment between regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional task forces to address regulatory gaps or opportunities directly impacting product launches and strategic initiatives.
• Champion a solutions-focused, collaborative approach to resolve regulatory hurdles and optimize speed-to-market.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain and enhance advanced regulatory technology platforms (e.g., Viva Reg One), streamlining processes and improving compliance efficiency.
• Develop and analyze key regulatory performance metrics/KPIs to inform decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee external partnerships, legal counsel, and global consultants, ensuring compliance standards are upheld across all levels of the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. 
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. 
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). 
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. 
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. 
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!  

Work Environment:

• Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events. 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The expected salary range for this position is $147,600 - 221,400 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.