Regulatory Manager (Flavors)

Vibrant Ingredients•Cranbury Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Purely Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. As a Regulatory Manager, you will oversee day-to-day regulatory operations, ensure compliance across assigned product lines, support market-access activities, and lead a team of regulatory professionals. You will partner closely with R&D, Quality, Commercial, and Operations teams to provide regulatory expertise that enables compliant product development, customer support, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field.
5+ years’ experience in flavor industry; additional experience in food/beverage, ingredients, or related consumer goods industry a plus.
Working knowledge of global food and flavor regulations (FDA, FEMA GRAS, USDA, CFIA, EU, Organic, Kosher, Halal, TTB, labeling, import/export).
Experience with Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, and Non-GMO Verification Project preferred.
Knowledge of Dietary Supplements, AAFCO, and IFRA a plus.
Experience supporting innovation pipelines and new product development from a regulatory perspective.

Nice To Haves

Strong regulatory interpretation and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
Strong cross-functional influence with a compliance-driven mindset.
Proficiency in MS Office and regulatory database systems; experience with Salesforce and Product Vision preferred; Business Central a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage regulatory oversight for assigned portfolios, ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. and international food & flavor regulations (FDA, FEMA, EFSA, CFIA, USDA, TTB).
Interpret regulatory requirements for ingredients, formulations, certifications, claims, and labeling.
Review and approve standard and moderately complex product documentation, including formulations, labels, and customer regulatory statements.
Support regulatory assessments for new product development and ingredient qualification.
Serve as the regulatory expert for all flavor ingredients and formulations.
Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Regulatory Specialists and Regulatory Specialists.
Assign workload and maintain clear team priorities aligned with business needs.
Support onboarding, training, and continuous development of regulatory staff.
Ensure accurate and consistent outputs and support team KPI delivery.
Ensure timely preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents (TDS, SDS, allergen/GMO statements, nutritional and natural certifications, NGP forms, Kosher/Halal certs, COO, Prop 65, flavor labeling, TTB submissions, and more).
Support global market-entry requirements through certification preparation and regulatory submissions.
Support customer requests, audits, documentation portals, and documentation reviews.
Provide compliance guidance to internal teams to support product development and commercialization.
Monitor regulatory changes and industry updates impacting flavors, ingredients, and consumer products.
Communicate regulatory updates internally and recommend appropriate actions.
Drive improvements in regulatory systems, digital tools, and documentation workflows.
Support audit, inspection, and compliance review preparation.
Partner with R&D, Quality, Procurement/Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales to ensure compliant product development and ingredient qualification.
Serve as a regulatory subject-matter expert in cross-functional meetings.
Collaborate with customers and regulatory agencies to resolve regulatory issues.