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Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Food & FlavorThis role leads regulatory oversight for a defined portfolio of food and flavor products, ensuring full compliance with U.S. and international regulations. The position serves as the regulatory expert for flavor ingredients and formulations, interprets complex regulatory requirements, and provides clear guidance on ingredients, formulations, certifications, claims, and labeling. The role also manages and develops a small regulatory team, improves regulatory systems and processes, and supports internal stakeholders and customers throughout the product lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesProvide regulatory oversight for assigned product portfolios to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and international food and flavor regulations, including FDA, FEMA, EFSA, CFIA, USDA, and TTB.Interpret regulatory requirements for ingredients, formulations, certifications, claims, and labeling, and translate them into practical guidance for internal teams.Review and approve standard and moderately complex product documentation, including formulations, labels, and customer regulatory statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance.Serve as the regulatory expert for all flavor ingredients and formulations, supporting new product development and ingredient assessments.Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Regulatory Specialists and Regulatory Specialists, providing coaching and performance feedback.Assign workload across the regulatory team and maintain clear priorities aligned with business needs and project timelines.Support onboarding, training, and continuous development of regulatory staff to build and maintain strong regulatory capabilities.Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely regulatory outputs from the team and support delivery of team key performance indicators (KPIs).Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of regulatory documents, including TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements, nutritional and natural certifications, Non-GMO Project forms, Kosher and Halal certifications, certificates of origin (COO), Prop 65 documentation, flavor labeling, TTB submissions, and related materials.Support global market-entry requirements by preparing certification packages and regulatory submissions for international markets.Respond to and support customer requests, audits, documentation portals, and documentation reviews with accurate and timely regulatory information.Provide clear compliance guidance to internal teams, including R&D, Quality, Procurement/Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales, to support product development and commercialization.Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and industry updates impacting flavors, ingredients, and consumer products.Communicate relevant regulatory updates internally and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance and support business objectives.Drive continuous improvements in regulatory systems, digital tools, and documentation workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and traceability.Support preparation for audits, inspections, and internal or external compliance reviews.Partner with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Quality, Procurement/Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales to ensure compliant product development and ingredient selection.Act as a regulatory subject-matter expert in cross-functional meetings, providing risk assessments and compliance recommendations.Collaborate with customers and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, to resolve regulatory questions and issues.Essential SkillsExperience in regulatory affairs within the flavor industry, with additional experience in food, beverage, ingredients, or related consumer goods considered a strong asset.Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.Working knowledge of global food and flavor regulations, including FDA, FEMA GRAS, USDA, CFIA, EU requirements, Organic, Kosher, Halal, TTB, labeling, and import/export regulations.Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ingredients, formulations, certifications, claims, and labeling.Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving product documentation such as formulations, labels, and customer regulatory statements.Capability to supervise, mentor, and develop regulatory professionals, including assigning workload and setting priorities.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and support team KPI delivery.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing documentation, responding to customer requests, and communicating regulatory updates internally.Proficiency with regulatory documentation such as TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements, nutritional and natural certifications, Non-GMO Project forms, Kosher and Halal certifications, certificates of origin, Prop 65 documentation, and TTB submissions.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in the flavor industry is strongly preferred; experience in food and beverage, ingredients, or related consumer goods is a plus.Familiarity with FEMA and FDA flavor and food regulations.Experience with Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, and Non-GMO Project Verification is preferred.Knowledge of IFRA requirements is a plus.Knowledge of dietary supplement regulations, AAFCO guidelines, and IFRA standards is advantageous.Comfort working with digital regulatory systems, documentation portals, and process improvement initiatives.Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with R&D, Quality, Procurement/Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, customers, and regulatory agencies.Work EnvironmentThis is an on-site role with the potential for one day per week of remote work, depending on business needs. The position operates in a professional office and laboratory-oriented environment within the food and flavor industry, collaborating closely with world-renowned flavor experts and cross-functional teams. Work involves extensive use of digital regulatory systems, documentation tools, and customer portals, as well as participation in meetings to support product development, commercialization, and compliance activities.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Monroe, NJ.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Generous time off for vacations Paid Holidays 401(k) with company match Tuition reimbursement Medical/Dental/Vision Health & Wellness programsWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Monroe, NJ.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:Hiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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