Regulatory Manager

A bit about Health & Happiness

At Health & Happiness (H&H), our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness; to inspire and achieve this vision we bring together seven international brands as we strive to make people around the world healthier and happier. We have established market positions in more than 15 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 3,400 employees working across the globe. We are excited about our future as we expand these premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets, greeting consumers in all life stages.

Zesty Paws® specializes in providing premium products that are formulated with one important goal in mind – to keep our loving pets as strong as the bond they share with us. With a company culture rooted in passion, quality, transparency, and innovation, we are committed to making wellness more achievable and enjoyable for the four-legged member of your family.

Solid Gold was founded in 1974 on the belief that food can support the system at its core for lifelong health. That’s why we are so passionate about supporting the system, not masking problems. Solid Gold takes a holistic approach to gut health because we know that healthy digestion positively impacts both the immune system and overall wellness of pets. We proudly represent our products in specialty pet stores across the US and Canada.

What this means for you

The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.

Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high-impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work.

Your role within the team

We are seeking an experienced regulatory manager, which reports directly to Directory of Regulatory (Pet Nutrition Care - PNC). This person will be managing all PNC brands and products for the related state compliance requirements, label compliance, collaborating and assisting in packaging creation process. The regulatory manager will have responsibility for regulatory related activities being timely managed and executed and be able to support the day-to-day activities together with his/her manager and the rest of the team.

Duties & Responsibility

State Compliance:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance in each required State, including submitting yearly license renewals and product registrations and quarterly tonnage reports.
• Work collaboratively with Finance to ensure timely payment.
• Maintaining detailed state compliance records and updating retailer platforms as necessary.
• Maintain detailed records on internal company platforms of all regulatory related documents including labels, state compliance, and product dossiers.

Product Development:

• As part of the regulatory affairs team, you will help provide guidance and support to a cross functional team including marketing, product development and legal concerning product / label compliance with all applicable bodies including FDA, AAFCO, and NASC.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of product labeling documents including all technical and legal information required on the product labels, claims, and claim substantiation
• Assist in reviewing and approving new product development labels and existing product labels for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Facilitate label review and approval with co-manufacturers as needed.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Work effectively with all teams including Marketing, Product Development, Operations, Sales and Quality to ensure regulatory compliance and project success. Assist International Regulatory with documentation as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in Pet Food industry with solid experience in regulatory department
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office and applications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload effectively
• Self-starter who thrives in team environment and autonomous working

This position requires local employees to work in the office 3 days per week. Office is located in Orlando, FL near UCF's campus.

At H&H Group, we believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.