Regulatory Affairs Manager - Food and Beverages - North America

Novonesis•Milwaukee, WI

7d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis , we are building solutions that help the planet thrive. Our Regulatory Affairs Manager, Food and Beverage for North America leads essential US/North America regulatory tasks to support compliant growth, customer needs, and innovation with limited supervision. It reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Affairs Americas.

Requirements

Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, or related Natural Sciences.
Experience: Minimum 7 years in Regulatory Affairs within the food industry, with demonstrated ownership of US/North America regulatory deliverables (e.g., ingredients, claims, dossiers/notifications as applicable).
Language requirements and proficiency level: Ability to read, write and speak English.
Cross cultural awareness and experience working in a global environment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on Regulatory Affairs experience in the food industry , preferably with food ingredients (e.g., enzymes, cultures, probiotics, flavors, processing aids) and/or finished foods in US/North America markets.
In depth knowledge of regulatory environment and how it affects food ingredients and the company’s process and products.
Strong understanding of ingredient compliance
Practical experience with US/North America regulatory pathways (e.g., GRAS determinations
Clear, concise communicator who can translate complex regulations into practical business guidance.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; trusted advisor mindset with customer focus.
Solution-oriented and pragmatic, balancing compliance, risk, and business needs under time pressure.
High attention to detail and documentation discipline; consistent, accurate, and audit-ready outputs.
Resilient and persistent when working with authorities and in evolving regulatory environments; comfortable with ambiguity.
Abilities in Spanish is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Serve as US/North America regulatory subject matter expert for relevant food ingredient/food segments; monitor, interpret, and proactively communicate regulatory changes and business impact.
Provide timely, accurate regulatory guidance and responses to internal stakeholders and customers regarding product/ingredient regulatory status, specifications, labeling/claims (as applicable), and manufacturing/process considerations.
Lead and/or coordinate preparation of regulatory dossiers and submissions for US/North America (e.g., FDA food ingredient pathways and other required filings as applicable) in collaboration with Global Regulatory Affairs and local resources.
Support innovation and change management (new products, line extensions, and process changes) by defining compliant pathways, performing regulatory risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory deliverables are met for launches.
Engage with government authorities and relevant industry/trade associations (e.g., FDA/USDA as applicable) to support compliance and advocacy; contribute to continuous improvement of regulatory processes, tools, and internal training.