What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Pet position at Post Consumer Brands?
Business Unit Overview:
This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.
Location Description:
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news.
Brand:
At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and, more recently, pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.
This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.
Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.
Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about pet nutrition and regulatory excellence? Join our team as the Associate Director of Pet Food Regulatory Affairs, where you'll lead a talented team and shape the future of pet food compliance, labeling, and product claims. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on regulatory expertise.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and inspire a team of regulatory professionals, driving excellence in pet food labeling, advertising, and product registration.
- Serve as the go-to regulatory expert for cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Graphics, and R\&D.
- Ensure packaging and claims meet all state and federal regulations, including AAFCO and FDA standards.
- Oversee product registration and certification across U.S. states and manage import/export regulatory requirements.
- Guide the substantiation and validation of product claims, collaborating with Legal, R\&D, and Quality teams.
- Support commercialization efforts by ensuring regulatory readiness from concept to shelf.
- Educate internal teams on competitive claims and regulatory trends.
- Manage regulatory documentation, specifications, and labeling software tools.
- Respond to technical inquiries and regulatory challenges with confidence and clarity.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Animal Science, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
- 7 years of experience in pet food, food science, or regulatory affairs.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and projects.
- Deep understanding of FDA, AAFCO, FSMA, HACCP, and state-level pet food regulations.
- Experience with nutritional analysis software, PLM systems, and formula development tools.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team that’s passionate about pet health and safety.
- Lead meaningful work that directly impacts product quality and consumer trust.
- Collaborate with experts across disciplines in a supportive, innovative culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Position is based in Lakeville, MN. Open to commuters, but not fully remote.
Salary : $99,119 - $154,626
