Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Food & Beverage)

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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About the Role

Position Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist (F&B) will be responsible to independently provide Symrise Inc. customers with product safety/regulatory information in accordance with US FDA / FEMA guidelines, customer specific guidelines, and various international regulations. In addition, this position may support the filings and related functions of various certifying / regulatory bodies (i.e. GFCO, Non-GMO, USDA,, etc.) as well as Raw Material Regulatory Compliance. This is to be accomplished with the use of internal systems and in coordination with the Formula Administration Group, Sales Coordination, other QR/QA groups as well as the Regulatory Compliance Group at Symrise's headquarters in Holzminden.

This is a Remote role (within the U.S. only) with occasional travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently prepare customer documentation to satisfy customer requests. This function requires knowledge of specific customer and US FDA Food/Flavor & State Regulations. Specific documents include: Natural Certification, FDA/FEMA-GRAS Certifications, Allergen Letters, Food Grade Certifications, GMO Certification, Continuing Food Guarantee, Country of Origin Certifications, Customer Questionnaires, Nutritional, Organic, Country Permissibility and other appropriate documents.
• The Regulatory Affairs Specialist may provide support to the retrieval of revenue paid for the use of tax paid Distilled spirits in finished product materials and support other TTB related activities.
• Provide support to Customs, and USMCA requirements for Symrise, prepare USMCA certifications, and identify harmonized Tariff Numbers for Symrise products.
• Support the Management in other regulatory tasks, including special projects. Identify areas of improvement and increased efficiency.
• Collaborate with Business Support, Production, Quality Control and Affiliates to satisfy customer requests.

About You

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology, Chemistry or other related science.
• 3 to 5 years of regulatory experience within the flavor and/or food industry.
• Must have detailed knowledge in regulatory issues and interpretation of regulations and legal affairs.
• US FDA regulation experience and familiarity with allergen list required.
• USDA Labeling and/or Vanilla Flavor Labeling experience are highly desired.
• Experience with TTB, GFCO, Non-GMO, and/or DMF are an advantage.
• Experience with FMP (flavors with modifying properties) is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be skilled in analytical thinking, highly organized, well equipped for changing tasks, and an independent worker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in scientific/technical writing.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) required. Advanced Excel skills highly desired.
• Database management, spreadsheet creation, and internet navigation skills for research are a must.
• Must be able to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high quality work for Business Units and in consequence for our customers. This requires that all work meets on time service levels.
• Proficiency in mathematics is essential.
• Ability to persuade stakeholders and justify decisions by presenting relevant data.
• Must be a team player and be adept at collaborating with other departments.
• Ability to master the use of SAP Symcom for Symrise.
• Prior experience with SAP, PDF editor, and/or AI automation is an advantage.
• Qualified applicants who live within a commutable distance to Saddle Brook, NJ will be prioritized.

What We Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected gross salary for this position is USD $70000.00 - USD $85000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.