Senior Regulatory Specialist Jobs

Senior Regulatory Specialist

Hybrid - 2 days in office

Salary $65,000 to $75,000

Vacation, Benefit

Bonus 5%

Reporting to the Regulatory Supervisor for Canada Inc, the individual is an integral member of the regulatory team, responsible to support all regulatory requirements for products purchased, manufactured and sold in North American divisions.

This senior position is a regulatory liaison between external regulatory agencies, customers, suppliers and personnel, both to ensure products and services conform to regulatory requirements and to provide regulatory support as requested. This position reviews internal processes in the regulatory supporting role for continuous improvement. The scope of regulatory support includes: Human Food and Beverage Products, Natural Health Products and Dietary Supplements, Personal Care Products, Companion Animal and Animal Feed Products.

Major tasks and duties:

· Regulatory liaison between personnel, external regulatory contacts (Health Canada, CFIA, U.S. FDA, USDA, etc) and Customers

· Develop a strong regulatory resource contact network to be able to provide regulatory support for Food and Beverages, Natural Health Products and Dietary Supplements, Personal Care Products, Companion Animal and Animal Feed Products both for Canadian and U.S. Markets

· Manage regulatory customer inquiries related to all products; keep Business/Customer Development Mangers up-to-date with customer communications.

· Create and maintain updated technical information packages for purchased ingredients, manufactured and resale products.

· Maintain technical parameters for both purchased ingredients and sold products in Optiva database.

· Facilitate the completion of Customer-Own-Forms and Questionnaires

· Create and audit all labels issued for North American Sites.

· Manage regulatory requirements and application process for applicable compliance groups related to product certifications (Kosher, Organic, NHP, Non GMO Project Verified, API, Gluten Free FAMI-QS, etc) – both Canada and USA

· Review and approve regulatory compliance for ingredients from alternate suppliers.

· Keep current on applicable regulatory issues, especially food product labeling related to Canada and U.S.

· Communicate relevant regulatory updates to personnel

· Review Regulatory processes and provide recommendations for continuous improvement and oversee implementation

· Complete all other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager

Knowledge/Skills & Experience:

• Proven ability to work in fast paced customer centric environment
• Working experience with Canadian and U.S. food labelling and regulations; and compliance bodies such as CFIA, FDA, NNHPD, Kosher, Organic, Non GMP Project, AIP, etc
• 3-5 years of experience in Technical Services or Regulatory role with a North American food company.
• Strong interpersonal & excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and follow through abilities
• Science Degree or Diploma (preference for Food Science/Regulatory Affairs Specialization).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Superior organization and time management.