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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Schaumburg, IL, US
Scientific
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
130K
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Food and Beverage Production
First Shift (Day)
Schaumburg, IL, US
130K
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Food and Beverage Production
On-site
Scientific
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join a growing team supporting regulatory compliance across the U.S. and Canada. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products meet all regulatory requirements within the food & beverage, pet food, nutraceutical, and biotechnology sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance of all products sold in the U.S. and Canada with applicable regulatory requirements
- Monitor, track, and communicate current and emerging regulations impacting the business
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including compliance conformity documents and SDS
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product specifications, labeling, allergens, GMO, organic certifications, and regulatory status
- Support product registrations, certifications, and regulatory dossier submissions
- Provide labeling and ingredient regulatory guidance to internal teams and customers
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, QA/QC, Production, Sales, and Marketing
- Train internal teams on regulatory updates and compliance requirements
- Liaise with regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, Health Canada), consultants, and industry associations
- Maintain systems and processes to ensure accurate and consistent regulatory data management
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Safety, Food Engineering, or related field
- 7–10 years of regulatory affairs experience within a food, beverage, or ingredient company
- Strong expertise in FDA, USDA, and Health Canada regulations
- Experience with ingredient compliance, labeling, claims, and product compliance
- Familiarity with regulatory systems, data management tools, or product lifecycle systems
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in a related field or additional training in regulatory science
- Experience with international regulations
What We’re Looking For
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Experience supporting both internal teams and external customers
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