Regulatory Affairs Manager

Premier Nutrition•Emeryville, CA

2d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is a rapidly growing leader in the proactive wellness sector, known for its brands Premier Protein and Dymatize, and is part of BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR). Founded in 1997, PNC operates with a purpose-driven approach: 'Changing Lives with Good Energy.' The company fosters a culture of belonging and provides employees with support and autonomy, leading to strong business results and a regenerative culture that attracts top talent. PNC has been recognized as a Great Place to Work™ for nine consecutive years and consistently ranks among Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces. The company offers numerous employee benefits, including year-round half-day Fridays, in-office massages, free meals and snacks, a dog-friendly office, culture celebrations, engaging office events, a 6% 401k match, generous paid family leave, bonus eligibility for all positions, company-wide volunteer days, company-matched charitable donations, no employee handbook or dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, and walking meetings. PNC seeks individuals with a 'Challenger Mindset'—those who take smart risks, are driven, and act as builders to contribute to the company's growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in food science, nutrition or related field
5+ years of relevant Regulatory experience Domestically and/or Internationally (Canada, Mexico, EU, etc.) in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Experience in US and/or international labeling, ingredient/ formula compliance, registrations
Demonstrated experience in building processes and identifying and resolving regulatory issues quickly and effectively
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks
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
Be a builder by creating for the future
Embody a strategic mindset
Challenge ideas respectfully by sharing your real opinion with conviction; disagree in a way people feel heard
Bring people along by providing context and cascading information; share openly and inclusively
Give guidance—share clear feedback & praise; remove obstacles; coach without micromanaging

Nice To Haves

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 don’t have a big ego and give credit and praise freely
You can be both clear and kind—empathetic yet hold people accountable
You can hold the tension of being both warm and self-deprecating, and also super credible as a professional
You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the business forward

Responsibilities

Provide technical and regulatory direction and guidance to ensure all packaging, website content and sales materials are accurate and compliant with applicable global laws and regulations.
Provide input on formula development to meet regulatory & claim requirements for different global markets.
Review and approve product labels to ensure accurate and complete information, including translations, claim review, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, nutrition facts etc. for global markets.
Ensure the internal regulatory department database for new & existing products is kept up to date with all substantiation documents pertaining to labeling, artwork, product claims and regulatory research.
Assist Director of Regulatory with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, work instructions and forms related to Regulatory Affairs to ensure standardization and consistency.
Keep abreast of internal and external changes, trends, developments and other dynamic relevant to the global regulatory environment that may have an impact on the company products.
Assist Regulatory Specialist with registration efforts for various regions including Canada, Mexico, Middle East, EU, UK, APC, AUS.
Maintain centralized document management system for Regulatory Affairs. Ensure all documents are available and accurate for auditing purposes.
Support the preparation, review, and organization of regulatory submission documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Act as the regulatory lead in change control reviews for plant processes, procedures, and label modifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
Lead the assessment of ingredients to establish their suitability for use in PNC products sold in the global export markets.
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.
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement process and system improvements.
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.
Provide guidance and strategic support to Regulatory team members.
Prepare and present training sessions to relevant stakeholders on regulatory matters.
Create & manage regulatory resources and knowledge tools.