Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

OLIPOP•Oakland, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports Olipop’s regulatory and compliance activities across product development and commercialization, supplier compliance, and marketing communications. This role is responsible for independently managing day-to-day regulatory activities, including label reviews and packaging approvals, certification management, raw material reviews, and complex regulatory risk assessments. The Senior Specialist serves as a key regulatory partner to cross-functional teams and supports continuous improvement of regulatory systems, tools, processes and policies to help enable business growth and compliance objectives. The position requires strong working knowledge of U.S. Food and Beverage regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical regulatory guidance in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Regulatory Affairs Manager and collaborates closely with R&D, Quality, Legal, Marketing, Commercialization, Supply Chain, and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline
4-5 years of relevant experience in food or beverage regulatory affairs, labeling, or compliance
Strong working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, claims requirements, allergen labeling, and packaging compliance.
Experience with packaging artwork reviews, certifications, supplier documentation review, and ingredient compliance assessments.
Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory concepts, including GRAS, shelf-life/stability considerations, and regulatory testing requirements.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, providing practical regulatory guidance while adapting to evolving business needs and accelerated project timelines.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to international regulations such as UK, EU, Canada, Mexico is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with systems such as FoodLogiq, SKUSafe, or similar platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and approve Regulatory Label Copies (RLCs) for products labels, including primary, secondary packaging and multipack configurations
Provide regulatory support for product development projects, packaging updates, innovation projects, and commercialization activities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain accuracy of product, ingredient, and labeling data within internal regulatory systems (e.g., FoodLogiq, SKUSafe, GURU), including routine audits and data updates.
Manage and maintain third-party technical certification programs (e.g., Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Prebiotic), including coordination with certifying bodies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Review supplier regulatory documentation and support the Supplier Approval Program by identifying potential compliance risks and providing regulatory approvals.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve regulatory tools, workflows, SOPs, and documentation processes to support team scalability and operational efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, R&D, Quality, Legal, Commercialization, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to support regulatory alignment on projects and initiatives.
Act as a regulatory resource and guide for cross functional teams while supporting communication of regulatory team’s policies and processes.
Monitor relevant regulatory developments and communicate updates and potential impacts to the Regulatory Affairs Manager.
Escalate high-risk regulatory issues appropriately to the Regulatory Affairs Manager while independently managing day-to-day regulatory operations.