Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs

Job Summary:

The Director Scientific & Regulatory Affairs will lead iHerbs efforts to ensure compliance and scientific integrity in the development labeling and marketing of dietary supplements. This role is responsible for reviewing product formulations assessing ingredient safety and regulatory status and guiding the organization on permissible claims. The position partners cross-functionally with Product Development Marketing Legal Quality and Global Trade to support innovation while ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations.

Job Expectations:

Formulation Review & Compliance

• Review and approve dietary supplement formulations to ensure compliance with FDA DSHEA FTC and international regulations.
• Evaluate ingredient safety maximum levels and global regulatory acceptability.
• Provide expertise on novel ingredients restricted substances and risk management.

Claims & Labeling Guidance

• Provide leadership on allowable structure/function nutrient content and general well-being claims.
• Review and approve supplement facts panels labels packaging and marketing materials.
• Ensure all claims are scientifically substantiated and legally defensible.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Product Development on compliant innovation and new market entry.
• Advise Marketing and Creative teams on compliant product messaging.
• Collaborate with Legal and Quality Assurance to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Regulatory Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor global regulatory developments affecting dietary supplements and functional foods.
• Anticipate regulatory risks and proactively advise business leaders.
• Develop internal policies SOPs and training to strengthen compliance culture.

Team & Industry Leadership

• Serve as the internal authority on supplement science and regulatory affairs.
• Represent iHerb in industry associations and with regulatory agencies when needed.
• Mentor team members and build organizational expertise in regulatory affairs.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Food Science Regulatory Affairs Pharmacology or related field (Masters or PhD preferred).
• 7 years of regulatory scientific or compliance experience in dietary supplements nutraceuticals or food industry.
• Expertise in U.S. supplement regulations (DSHEA FDA FTC) and strong working knowledge of global frameworks (EU Canada Asia etc.).
• Proven experience reviewing formulations supplement facts panels and claims.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient safety toxicology and international regulatory resources.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional settings with ability to balance innovation and compliance.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail Drive Docs Sheets Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of 7 years of regulatory scientific or compliance experience in dietary supplements nutraceuticals or food industry.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Nutrition Food Science Regulatory Affairs Pharmacology or related field (Masters or PhD preferred).

Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party (Agency) candidates. If you are an Agency please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to . Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earths best-curated selection of health and wellness products at the best possible value delivered with the most convenient experience.

Were the worlds largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins minerals and supplements and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years weve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items we ship over 50000 products from over 1800 brands direct to our customers in 180 countries.

Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.

With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:

Focus on the Customer Empower Our People Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion Strive for Simplicity

iHerb Benefits
At iHerb we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy live well and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility protection and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefitslist visit our international team members you may be eligible forbenefitsdepending on the country where you are Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over thebenefitsyou are eligible for.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.