Regulatory Affairs Manager (CPG) at Bel Brands USA – New York, New York
About This Position
City: New York
Job Family: Quality Regulations Expertise
Contract Type: Unlimited-term
Job ID: 53204
Regulatory Affairs Manager (CPG)
At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. #IWorkForAllForGood
Job Description Summary
As the Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for leading regulatory oversight of projects within the USA business unit, ensuring that all food products, processes, and marketing efforts meet relevant regulatory standards. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, offering strategic guidance and making key decisions to drive both compliance and innovative product development. Your expertise will support the successful launch and ongoing maintenance of compliant, high-quality products in the marketplace. Additionally, you will mentor team members and model a keen attention to detail, leveraging your comprehensive knowledge of food industry regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Regulatory Strategy & Compliance
- Implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other relevant food regulations.
- Monitor and assess new and evolving regulatory developments, evaluate their impact on the business, and communicate necessary actions.
- Define regulatory requirements and create general guidelines for product testing, country standards, and compliance processes.
- Product & Marketing Oversight
- Lead the regulatory review and approval process for all products, labels, marketing materials, and digital content to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
- Provide proactive guidance on regulatory considerations for product innovation, new ingredient adoption, and market expansion opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Foster a culture of collaboration and regulatory excellence across R&D, marketing, legal, and quality teams.
- Manage multiple projects and deliver clear, actionable regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to the development of group-wide policies and drive continuous improvement in internal processes and ways of working.
- External Engagement & Change Management
- Network with external industry peers and leverage influence tactics aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead complex regulatory change projects from proposal through implementation.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks, interpreting and communicating intersections to support robust business decisions.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a regulatory affairs role within the food industry
- Direct experience with FDA and USDA regulations
- Broad regulatory knowledge with proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead regulatory change
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse, cross-functional teams
- Effective crisis management, with sound decision-making under pressure
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and multi-tasking abilities, both independently and as part of a team
- Exceptionally organized, with keen attention to detail
- Proactive problem solver, anticipating needs and acting efficiently
- High learning agility, quickly adapting to new regulatory requirements and responsibilities
- Actively builds relationships and networks with industry peers to stay informed and influence external regulatory environments
Working Conditions
Work is performed hybrid environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Up to 5% business travel may be required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acknowledgement
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Total Rewards
- Base Salary: $120,000 – 140,000
- Bonus Opportunity: 15%
- 20 days PTO
- 4% match on 401k
- Health care by Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental by Delta Dental
- Vision by EyeMed
- HSA’s, Lifestyle Spending, and more!
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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