What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Regulatory Specialist position at EMPWR Nutrition Group?
We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist who will play a critical role in ensuring full compliance with global food regulations while supporting innovation across the business. This position provides strategic regulatory guidance from early product development through commercialization. Key responsibilities include developing and submitting regulatory documentation, advising on labeling, ingredient requirements, and product claims, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support compliant product launches. This role ensures that all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory integrity.
Regulatory & Compliance
- :Ensure compliance with global food regulations (FDA, USDA, EFSA, Codex, etc.)
- .Oversee quality processes related to customer requirements
- .Respond to customer inquiries on compliance for export, product formulations, and recipes
- .Prepare and manage questionnaires for new and existing products
- .Maintain and update ingredient and finished product specifications
- .Manage customer portals and ensure accurate documentation
.Labeling & Packaging
- :Ensure packaging labels meet regulatory requirements across US & Canada as well as different markets and customers
- .Validate composition certificates, ingredient lists, nutritional values, codes, and other mandatory information
.Cross-Functional Collaboration
:Work closely with Sales, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Packaging teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery
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Leadership & Team Developmen
- t:Provide guidance and mentorship to junior regulatory team member
- s.Act as a subject matter expert for regulatory and labeling requirements, supporting cross-functional team
- s.Lead initiatives to improve regulatory processes and ensure best practices are implemente
- d.Represent the regulatory function in meetings, influencing decisions and driving compliance strategie
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Education & Experie
- nceDegree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’
- s).5 years of experience in Regulatory and/or Quality roles within the food indust
- ry.Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accura
- cy.Proactive, responsible, and able to take initiati
- ve.Critical thinker with a keen eye for compliance and quali
- ty.Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environme
nt.Skil
- ls:Experience with Canadian and / or European Food Regulatio
- ns.Experience with protein and snack b