Location: Remote with requirement to travel for business needs
Role Purpose:
The Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for ensuring that all products, labels, and marketing claims comply with applicable regulatory requirements across domestic and international markets. This role supports product innovation and commercialization by providing regulatory guidance, managing submissions, and partnering cross-functionally to mitigate compliance risk while enabling speed to market. The position contributes to maintaining the company's reputation for quality, safety, and transparency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and approve food and dietary supplement labels, packaging, and marketing materials for compliance with FDA, USDA, FTC, and international regulations
- Interpret and apply global regulatory (focus on USA and Canada) requirements to support product development, reformulations, and market expansions
- Prepare and manage documentation, submissions, and notifications to regulatory bodies and 3rd party certifiers as required
- Maintain 3rd party certifications for respective businesses, including USDA Organic, GFCO, Kosher, and Non-GMO Project
- Partner with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure regulatory alignment throughout the product lifecycle
- Monitor and communicate changes in regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Support audits, inspections, and responses to regulatory inquiries
- Maintain regulatory databases and documentation systems
- Assess ingredient compliance and support new ingredient approvals or reviews
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory policies and best practices
- Assist in risk assessments and issue resolution related to compliance matters
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related scientific field
- 3–5+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, or dietary supplements industry
- Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks (FDA, USDA, FTC)
Preferred:
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or equivalent
- Experience with international regulations (e.g., EU, Canada, APAC)
- Prior experience supporting product launches in a fast-paced CPG environment
Competencies and Proficiency Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in regulatory review and documentation
- Solid understanding of food labeling regulations and claims substantiation
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate into actionable guidance
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in regulatory information systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to risk mitigation
Scope:
- Financial/Budgetary Responsibility: Limited direct budget responsibility; may support cost-saving initiatives by ensuring compliance and reducing risk of recalls or penalties
- Team Size: Individual contributor; no direct reports
Conditions of Role:
- Travel Requirements: (0–10%), occasional travel for audits, supplier visits, or industry conferences
- Physical Conditions: Primarily office‑ or remote‑based, requiring prolonged periods on computer systems.
- Work Environment: Remote
Compensation and Benefits:
- $70,000 -$92,500 / year CAD (commensurate with experience and location)
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Legal and identity protection insurance
- Employee assistance program
Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled., #LI-MC1
