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Senior Regulatory Specialist
Location: Addison, IL (Hybrid – On-site Tue–Thu)
Compensation: Competitive with annual bonus
Join the Regulatory Team Powering Innovation in Flavors
Step into a business where speed, creativity, and technical rigor go hand-in-hand. If you’re energized by innovation and want your work to shape what’s next in flavor development, this is the role for you.
Package & Benefits
- Strong base high-impact KPI bonus
- PTO: 15 days 4 floaters (effective Jan 2026)
- Hybrid model with Tues–Thurs as core in-office days
- Collaborative team, direct access to senior leadership
- Real runway for development in a high-growth environment
Why This Business
This is not your typical flavor house. With a bold growth agenda, active acquisition strategy, and a leadership team obsessed with progress, this business is rapidly scaling its innovation and regulatory functions to support new launches and global reach. Products span both sweet and savory markets, and their client base ranges from challenger brands to established names across North America.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drive regulatory compliance across domestic and global markets, including US, Canada, and EU
- Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance for R&D, quality, and commercial teams
- Own documentation for certifications and claims: FEMA GRAS, TTB, Organic, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, and more
- Act as a trusted partner to both internal stakeholders and strategic customers
What You’ll Bring
- 5 years’ regulatory experience specifically in the flavor industry – essential
- Strong grasp of 21CFR101.22, 7CFR205/206, and major international flavor regulations
- Hands-on experience with TTB submissions and alcoholic beverage compliance
- Clear communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a commercial mindset
Who This Suits
You’re energized by change and love working in fast-moving environments. You think beyond compliance — helping innovation happen faster, smarter, and with confidence. You thrive when you’re close to product development, adding value from concept to market.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000
