Sr. Regulatory Specialist - Food and Beverages - North America

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Join our North America Regulatory Affairs team and help translate science and regulation into real business impact. In this role, you will play a critical part in enabling safe, compliant growth across the Food & Beverages sector by transforming complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.Our team works closely with commercial, technical, innovation, quality, and operational stakeholders to ensure compliance while supporting business success. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and are continuously strengthening digital ways of working to improve the speed, transparency, and consistency of regulatory deliverables.The Role & Your ImpactAs a Senior Regulatory Specialist, you will operate as an individual contributor under limited direction, focusing on dossier writing and delivering high-quality regulatory documentation across North America (U.S. and Canada). This is primarily an execution and optimization role, with opportunities to improve processes and digital workflows.Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and execute dossier writing as your primary focus, including preparation of regulatory dossiers, notifications, submissions, and compliance documentation
• Provide practical, timely regulatory guidance on product and ingredient status, labeling/claims, specifications, and manufacturing considerations
• Support product launches, innovation, and change management through regulatory assessments and deliverable tracking
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in North America, translating them into business impact and recommended actions
• Support interactions with regulatory authorities, customers, suppliers, and industry associations
• Enhance digital ways of working by improving tracking systems, reporting, dashboards, and documentation practices
• Contribute to procurement-related regulatory activities and documentation requirements
  
  

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, or a related natural science field
• 4–6 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within food or a regulated industry
• Strong hands-on experience with dossier writing and U.S./Canada regulatory submissions
• Expertise in regulatory documentation, labeling/claims, and ingredient compliance
• Strong written communication skills, particularly for regulatory documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with digital tools, tracking systems, and reporting
• Fluency in English with advanced professional writing skills
  
  

Key competencies:

• Strong ownership and ability to work independently while managing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce audit-ready documentation
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical business guidance
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without authority
  
  

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience with enzymes, cultures, probiotics, or food ingredients
• Background supporting Food & Beverage innovation or product launches
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments
• Exposure to regulatory authorities such as FDA, Health Canada, or CFIA
• Interest in process improvement, digitalization, and workflow optimization
  
  

What We OfferAt Novonesis, we offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organization where science and innovation drive sustainable solutions.You will benefit from:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities to work cross-functionally and globally
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• A culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and growth
• The chance to contribute to digital transformation and process improvement initiatives
  
  

Ways of WorkingThis role follows a hybrid working model, with regular collaboration across North America Regulatory Affairs and global stakeholder groups.

• Hybrid setup with flexibility in working arrangements
• Travel required: approximately 20–30% (including stakeholder meetings, customer interactions, and team engagement)
  
  

Application deadline: 7/31/26

• Location: Franklinton, NC (Hybrid)
• Estimated salary range: $105,000-$110,000 based on experience
  
  

Benefits you will enjoy: 

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program 
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• All benefits begin on your first day
  
  

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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