Regulatory Affairs Manager at Kelly

Regulatory Affairs Manager

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to join a growing team supporting regulatory compliance across the U.S. and Canada. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products meet all regulatory requirements within the food & beverage, pet food, nutraceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of all products sold in the U.S. and Canada with applicable regulatory requirements
• Monitor, track, and communicate current and emerging regulations impacting the business
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including compliance conformity documents and SDS
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product specifications, labeling, allergens, GMO, organic certifications, and regulatory status
• Support product registrations, certifications, and regulatory dossier submissions
• Provide labeling and ingredient regulatory guidance to internal teams and customers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, QA/QC, Production, Sales, and Marketing
• Train internal teams on regulatory updates and compliance requirements
• Liaise with regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, Health Canada), consultants, and industry associations
• Maintain systems and processes to ensure accurate and consistent regulatory data management

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Safety, Food Engineering, or related field
• 710 years of regulatory affairs experience within a food, beverage, or ingredient company
• Strong expertise in FDA, USDA, and Health Canada regulations
• Experience with ingredient compliance, labeling, claims, and product compliance
• Familiarity with regulatory systems, data management tools, or product lifecycle systems

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field or additional training in regulatory science
• Experience with international regulations

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting both internal teams and external customers