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Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Remote

About Us: Nature's Bakery

We are one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

 

What you’ll do

As the Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, you will be the company’s subject matter expert on US and Canada ingredient, formula, claims and labeling compliance.   You will be a proactive leader of regulatory affairs and will identify regulatory issues and opportunities that have the potential to impact the development and marketing of Nature’s Bakery’s products.  You will be a trusted partner of the Product Development, Brand, Quality and Operations teams, supporting innovation and maintenance of core products. You will utilize strong communication skills to translate complex technical information into clear recommendations influencing the work of individuals and groups at all levels of the Nature’s Bakery organization.  As a small organization, we are seeking a regulatory affairs leader who is comfortable guiding senior leaders in decision-making and can also execute all daily activities of regulatory affairs with deep technical expertise, creativity and efficiency.   

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all existing and new product innovation comply with all US and Canadian laws, rulings and regulations affecting the use of ingredients, formula, nutrition, labeling, advertising and other marketing materials.   
  • Demonstrated expertise in product positioning and claims substantiation.  Experience guiding brands with a high volume of claims including those requiring scientific substantiation. Able to collaborate with Quality, R&D, Legal and Brand teams to identify creative solutions.   
  • Provide technical guidance to our R&D team on the use of new ingredients, from GRAS status to proper labeling, ability to engage external network to gather information and identify opportunities to expand to new consumer benefits.
  • Prepare and submit required compliance documents to regulatory bodies. Coordinate with third party certification groups, providing all documentation to ensure approval; support onsite inspections/audits at our facilities for compliance to certification standards.
  • Proactively monitor regulatory activities in the US, Canada, and Mexico; determine current and expected regulatory status of new ingredients and additives, evaluate impact and provide comment on proposed labeling regulations and manage regulatory change process once final rule is established. Assess industry best practices and identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance business process and systems. Ensure business is prepared to navigate any external landscape change.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts in Quality, R&D and Legal to execute regulatory risk assessments and establish actions. Experience with guiding business leaders through complex situations, broadly considering business context to ensure efficiency and minimize impact (Project timelines and goals, consumer, and customer needs, etc.).
  • Participate on project teams, anticipating regulatory issues and opportunities.  Ability to proactively work through others to deliver results for the business.  

You have:

  • 8+ years of experience in food sector regulatory affairs.
  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a scientific field such as Nutrition, Food science or related.  Advanced degree is preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of US and Canada food regulations and law pertaining to the sourcing, manufacturing, labeling and marketing of food.
  • Trust and credibility as a subject matter expert with business stakeholders.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment; working with a high level of independence, which requires deep regulatory expertise.
  • Strong professional network with regulatory agencies, experts in food science, nutrition or other health area.
  • Ability to influence others through excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with those at a leadership level.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization and within a complex supply chain.
  • Organized project management and attention to detail. Able to work manually and implement future systems.
  • Strong team player, able to work with multiple functions and disciplines.
  • Periodic travel may be required. (greater travel required if remote).

 

What Nature’s Bakery offers

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
  • 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay (11 days)
  • Paid short-term disability
  • Paid life insurance
  • Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
  • Wellness Benefits and Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program 

EEO

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know. 

 

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