Premier Protein
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Premier Protein, Emeryville, California, United States, 94608
Business Unit Overview
Here's what all the hype is about: Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the convenient nutrition space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and protein powders. We make the brands Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar, which is sold internationally, and we are part of our holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR). We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing for over 15 years. We start off with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees who are consistently mastering new skills deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with amazing people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture. PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…#LI-hybrid
Responsibilities
The role you’re interested in… The Regulatory Affairs Manager will provide regulatory leadership for food and dietary supplements with a background in nutrition. This role will also contribute to the company’s scientific reviews of nutrition opportunities, translation of science to product opportunities, developing programs to support internal and external nutrition education, identify competitive opportunities, and develop tools needed to monitor progress. A key accountability of the position is to protect Premier Nutrition Company, LLC., its customers and consumers from non-compliant allergen, nutrition, ingredient and health claim declarations on package labeling, print and television advertising, and websites. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, this role will serve as trusted advisor and business partner to clients across the organization. The work environment… If you’re based in the greater Bay Area, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Tuesday morning and start the in-person portion of our hybrid work week at our weekly all-company meeting and find close to 200 of your colleagues sitting on sofas, beanbag chairs, or the floor excitedly talking through the week ahead and watching a newer teammate tell their personal life and career journey followed by a quick update on any hot topics that might be relevant to the week ahead. We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace so every employee who lives within 100 miles of our offices is expected to come in each TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY. The expected pay scale for this role is $120k to $135k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role. You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with… Regulatory Affairs & Nutrition: 60 % of your time Provide technical and regulatory direction and guidance to ensure all packaging, website content and sales materials are accurate and compliant with applicable laws and regulations Develop and maintain partnerships across the organization and engage with external partners serving as a resource to address and ensure regulatory compliance of emerging or changing nutritional and labeling regulations and trends Develop claims framework based on clinical research and scientific literature on pack and digital for both Premier & Dymatize brands, ensuring adequate substantiation for compliance with all regulatory agencies to protect the brands while driving growth. Collaborate with internal partners, including Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Legal, Marketing, and Purchasing, to resolve compliance issues and manage regulatory, food safety, litigation, brand and third-party risk Partner with the Research and Innovation teams to develop nutrition benchmarks and provide recommendations to discovery for emerging & transformative products Develop and issue internal regulatory policy and guidance documents Evaluate labeling impact of product reformulation to inform packaging transitions and product/package disposition decisions Oversee the development and maintenance of product nutrition facts panels, ingredient declarations and allergen statements to ensure compliance with federal regulations, third-party certification or customer standards, and company policies Review label verification audit results and identify the severity of audit findings or the risk associated with the findings to ensure the appropriate level of action is taken to eliminate non-compliance Use deep regulatory insight to solve problems and identify compliant solutions as a proactive business partner throughout the product’s lifecycle Manage and track all regulatory submissions, including FDA 30-day notices for structure/function claims, product information/labels for Dietary Supplements People Leadership & Development and Strategic Initiatives: 20% of your time Keep current with developing laws, regulations, and enforcement activities impacting the use of ingredients, product safety, labeling, and advertising to provide effective regulatory assessment and impact of proposed changes to the business. Coach & mentor regulatory team members Prepare and present training sessions to relevant stakeholders on regulatory matters Create & manage regulatory resources and knowledge tools The daily stuff that everyone does but few quantify: 20% of your time Attending meetings and presentations Participating in company-wide activities and events Administrivia like email, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work
Qualifications
What are we looking for? Education: Bachelor’s in food science, nutrition or related field Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs and nutrition in food & beverage industry Knowledge of FDA, FTC, NAD and applicable USDA regulations Demonstrated experience in building processes and identifying and resolving regulatory issues quickly and effectively Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and nutrition science Skills and mindset: Strong command of the details of relevant regulations and the ability to make regulatory matters understandable and actionable for stakeholders Results oriented with an ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines Demonstrated risk assessment and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions A team player with strong interpersonal skills who demonstrates good judgment, initiative, and a sense of urgency. Ability to work independently within assigned areas of responsibility So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate! You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if… You want to be an integral part of shaping an amazing work culture and being a culture-add You know when good enough is good enough, or the rare times when execution needs to be flawless You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work You can be both clear and kind—empathetic yet hold people accountable You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the business forward This may not be your ideal next career move if… You like a “big company” impersonal, cog-in-the-machine vibe—that ain’t us You like things to not change much (we suggest the elevator business for that) Dealing with ambiguity or experimentation is not your jam
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Here's what all the hype is about: Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the convenient nutrition space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and protein powders. We make the brands Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar, which is sold internationally, and we are part of our holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR). We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing for over 15 years. We start off with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees who are consistently mastering new skills deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with amazing people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture. PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…#LI-hybrid
Responsibilities
The role you’re interested in… The Regulatory Affairs Manager will provide regulatory leadership for food and dietary supplements with a background in nutrition. This role will also contribute to the company’s scientific reviews of nutrition opportunities, translation of science to product opportunities, developing programs to support internal and external nutrition education, identify competitive opportunities, and develop tools needed to monitor progress. A key accountability of the position is to protect Premier Nutrition Company, LLC., its customers and consumers from non-compliant allergen, nutrition, ingredient and health claim declarations on package labeling, print and television advertising, and websites. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, this role will serve as trusted advisor and business partner to clients across the organization. The work environment… If you’re based in the greater Bay Area, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Tuesday morning and start the in-person portion of our hybrid work week at our weekly all-company meeting and find close to 200 of your colleagues sitting on sofas, beanbag chairs, or the floor excitedly talking through the week ahead and watching a newer teammate tell their personal life and career journey followed by a quick update on any hot topics that might be relevant to the week ahead. We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace so every employee who lives within 100 miles of our offices is expected to come in each TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY. The expected pay scale for this role is $120k to $135k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role. You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with… Regulatory Affairs & Nutrition: 60 % of your time Provide technical and regulatory direction and guidance to ensure all packaging, website content and sales materials are accurate and compliant with applicable laws and regulations Develop and maintain partnerships across the organization and engage with external partners serving as a resource to address and ensure regulatory compliance of emerging or changing nutritional and labeling regulations and trends Develop claims framework based on clinical research and scientific literature on pack and digital for both Premier & Dymatize brands, ensuring adequate substantiation for compliance with all regulatory agencies to protect the brands while driving growth. Collaborate with internal partners, including Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Legal, Marketing, and Purchasing, to resolve compliance issues and manage regulatory, food safety, litigation, brand and third-party risk Partner with the Research and Innovation teams to develop nutrition benchmarks and provide recommendations to discovery for emerging & transformative products Develop and issue internal regulatory policy and guidance documents Evaluate labeling impact of product reformulation to inform packaging transitions and product/package disposition decisions Oversee the development and maintenance of product nutrition facts panels, ingredient declarations and allergen statements to ensure compliance with federal regulations, third-party certification or customer standards, and company policies Review label verification audit results and identify the severity of audit findings or the risk associated with the findings to ensure the appropriate level of action is taken to eliminate non-compliance Use deep regulatory insight to solve problems and identify compliant solutions as a proactive business partner throughout the product’s lifecycle Manage and track all regulatory submissions, including FDA 30-day notices for structure/function claims, product information/labels for Dietary Supplements People Leadership & Development and Strategic Initiatives: 20% of your time Keep current with developing laws, regulations, and enforcement activities impacting the use of ingredients, product safety, labeling, and advertising to provide effective regulatory assessment and impact of proposed changes to the business. Coach & mentor regulatory team members Prepare and present training sessions to relevant stakeholders on regulatory matters Create & manage regulatory resources and knowledge tools The daily stuff that everyone does but few quantify: 20% of your time Attending meetings and presentations Participating in company-wide activities and events Administrivia like email, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work
Qualifications
What are we looking for? Education: Bachelor’s in food science, nutrition or related field Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs and nutrition in food & beverage industry Knowledge of FDA, FTC, NAD and applicable USDA regulations Demonstrated experience in building processes and identifying and resolving regulatory issues quickly and effectively Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and nutrition science Skills and mindset: Strong command of the details of relevant regulations and the ability to make regulatory matters understandable and actionable for stakeholders Results oriented with an ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines Demonstrated risk assessment and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions A team player with strong interpersonal skills who demonstrates good judgment, initiative, and a sense of urgency. Ability to work independently within assigned areas of responsibility So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate! You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if… You want to be an integral part of shaping an amazing work culture and being a culture-add You know when good enough is good enough, or the rare times when execution needs to be flawless You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work You can be both clear and kind—empathetic yet hold people accountable You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the business forward This may not be your ideal next career move if… You like a “big company” impersonal, cog-in-the-machine vibe—that ain’t us You like things to not change much (we suggest the elevator business for that) Dealing with ambiguity or experimentation is not your jam
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