Director of Regulatory Affairs

Director, Regulatory Affairs WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The Director, Regulatory Affairs at Simply Good will serve as the leading expert in Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, overseeing all facets of U.S. and international regulations (EU, CAN, AUS, and others), alongside the management of 3rd party certifications for our entire product portfolio. A successful Director, Regulatory will establish credibility through their expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills by building and mentoring a world-class team. Lastly, this individual will drive best practices in regulatory compliance and actively shape new product innovation, leveraging their strategic mindset and extensive nutrition and regulatory knowledge to ensure product integrity and market compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the key Regulatory Affairs liaison for all innovation projects, offering expertise in nutrition science, scientific substantiation for claims, and regulatory compliance. Drive strategic regulatory guidance, identify and evaluate regulatory risks, mitigations, and contingencies. Simplify complex regulations, directives, and guidance into easily understandable information for consumers and stakeholders. Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in domestic and international policies and regulations within our industry. Engage in scientific and professional associations to advance the Company's Nutrition & Regulatory agenda. Mentor and train the Regulatory team to ensure ongoing competence in quality systems and regulatory matters. Ensure compliance with US Regulations by interpreting regulations and science to support claims. Oversee regulatory approvals and processes for ingredients, products, packaging, claims, and communications. Manage regulatory aspects of projects to meet timelines and deliverables. Represent the Regulatory function, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, International Sales and Supply Chain leaders. Lead regulatory activities ensuring compliance with US, European, Canadian, Australian, and other relevant requirements. Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating on plans and solutions. Safeguard business trade secrets internally and externally. Coordinate and prepare regulatory responses to authorities' requests for information. KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Proficient in managing intricate regulatory challenges impacting products, ingredients, packaging, and claims. Apply sound judgment and decision-making skills, rigorously testing assumptions and facts while remaining aligned with available information and potential outcomes. Analytical expertise around current processes and adept methodologies that identify efficiencies and achieve objectives. Proficient in exploring diverse perspectives and solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, fostering a culture of collaboration and win-win scenarios. Exceptional attention to details and strong communicator - written and verbal; Embraces innovative and unconventional thinking, complemented by a deep understanding of scientific and Food & Beverage trends, vital for effective leadership. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety within the Food & Beverage or Supplement sector; Minimum 6 years of leadership experience driving high performance teams. Profound expertise in regulatory and food law spanning State and Federal levels (FDA, USDA, DPHS, FTC) as well as international standards (CFIA, FSA, FSANZ, EU), including familiarity with third-party certifying organizations in the Food & Beverage industry. In-depth comprehension of cGMP, FDA guidelines, and multinational regulatory norms. Extensive understanding of the regulatory and political environment impacting the Food and Beverage industry. Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment and may be stressful at times. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and fax machine and scanner. We’re raising the bar on what food can be. We say no to the status quo, and we say yes to making better food. Food that offers robust nutrition, not hollow nutrition. Energy, not depletion. Enjoyment, not regret. Simply, we’re on a mission to make food that works for you—that is radically nutritious and defyingly delicious. Better nutrition made easy so you can live well. We don’t compromise, so you never have to. W H A T W E VA L U E : We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that infuses belonging throughout our culture and business practices. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our employees. This commitment is driven by our core values: • Simply Bold • Simply Deliver • Simply Learn & Grow • Simply Together • Simply Kind C O M PE N S A T I O N A N D BE N E F I T S : The health, satisfaction and well-being of our employees are important to us and an integral part of our organization’s goals. In this spirit, we are excited to share the available compensation for this role, which includes a base salary range and an annual short-term incentive. We provide the base salary range, exclusive of benefits or additional incentives ( highlighted here ) . Additionally, this position is eligible for a 25% annual short-term incentive and a 20% annual long-term incentive . If you are hired at Simply Goods Foods, your final base salary compensation will be determined based upon such factors as: geographic locations, skills, training, education and/or experience. Please keep in mind that hiring at the compensation range maximum would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. HQ / Office: CA salary range is: $148,000 - $185,000 CO salary range is: $136,000 - $170,000 We provide a comprehensive total rewards package featuring competitive compensation alongside top-tier health and wellness options. Our goal is to offer a benefits package that can be personalized to meet the diverse needs of each employee and their families. Full-time employees and their eligible dependents have access to a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-paid health reimbursement arrangement, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k)retirement plan, among others. Additionally, we prioritize time off benefits, offering vacation time, sick leave, flexible time off (for exempt positions), and paid parental leave. Simply Good Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.