Growing Food Manufacturer hiring for a Director Quality & Regulatory Affairs leader!
The Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs owns the nutritional accuracy and regulatory standing of every product. You will lead the team that builds nutrition facts panels, verifies label and marketing claims, and keeps us compliant with FDA, USDA, FDC, and state requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will set compliance strategy, advise R&D, Commercialization and Marketing early in product development, and serve as our primary contact with regulators, auditors, and customers on nutrition and labeling questions. And this is how you'll do it...
Nutrition
- Oversee nutritional analysis for all new and reformulated products, using database calculation and lab testing as appropriate.
- Approve all Nutrition Facts panels, serving sizes, and ingredient statements before release.
- Set nutrition standards and targets (e.g. fiber, added sugars, protein) that guide product development.
- Advise R&D on formulation choices that support health positioning and claim eligibility.
- Track emerging nutrition science and translate it into practical guidance for leadership.
Regulatory compliance
- Ensure products, labels, and packaging comply with FDA, FDC, USDA and applicable state and international rules.
- Review and substantiate all nutrient content, health, structure/function, and 'free-from' claims.
- Manage allergen labeling compliance, including the major food allergens under FALCPA and the FASTER Act.
- Monitor proposed and final rules (e.g., 'healthy' claim criteria, front-of-pack labeling) and lead the company's response.
- Maintain regulatory documentation, specifications, and records ready for audit at any time.
Leadership and cross-functional partnership
- Build, lead, and develop a team of nutrition and regulatory professionals.
- Partner with Marketing to review packaging, advertising, websites, and social content before launch.
- Support Quality and Food Safety on label corrections, and regulatory inspections.
- Own the department budget, label-review workflow, and supporting software (e.g., Genesis R&D, ESHA).
Keyword: Quality, Labeling, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, CPG Industry
Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in nutrition or regulatory affairs in the food, beverage, or dietary supplement industry.
- Deep working knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations, nutrient content claims, and allergen requirements.
- 3+ years managing people or leading a compliance function.
- Hands-on experience building and approving Nutrition Facts panels.
Compensation range is $165k - $185k base plus bonus and Benefits!
From: LDK Talent Solutions