Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for creating and assuring compliance of federally regulated product label information including nutrition ingredient declaration allergens claims and associated product communication. This position manages several projects while working cross-functionally to interpret labeling regulations and communicate regulatory labeling and compliance matters.  Responsible for filing necessary applications and handling government interactions pertaining to the regulatory process for products requiring governmental approval.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following:

Regulatory Expertise and Compliance 

• Be subject matter expert for product labeling regulations and claims requirements including nutrition health and ingredient claims.                                
• Proactively provide regulatory interpretation and guidance cross functionally to teams to ensure labeling compliance.                                      
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and food labeling regulatory activity.
• Ensure ingredients specifications deliver compliant finished products including ingredient documentation management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the identification and creation of opportunities for product labeling claims and positioning in support of the business strategy.
• Research and respond to customer and consumer inquiries regarding nutrition ingredients and claims.

Labeling and Claims Management

• Generate and maintain product labeling information and claims.   
• Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims.
• Manage nutrition label and claims maintenance including verification of nutrition labeling.
• Evaluate labeling impact of product reformulation to inform product packaging transitions and disposition decisions. 
• Review and approve labels and marketing collateral to ensure regulatory compliance.

Process Streamlining and Team Advancement 

• Contribute to the advancement of the Regulatory Affairs team identify gaps and provide input into process improvement opportunities.                                                            
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in nutrition Food Science Food Technology or related discipline.
• 6 years of progressive food regulatory and labeling experience.
• Working knowledge of USDA / FDA food labeling regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of food and nutrient composition related to food labeling.
• Experience using and managing PLM software to assist in nutritional label creation.

SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES

• Solutions-oriented team player capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Organized and detail oriented with strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge and experience in food labeling and regulatory affairs preferably with both USDA and FDA.  Working knowledge of CFIA preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with influencing and negotiation skills and an ability to communicate regulatory and technical issues and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to develop open collaborative and effective cross-functional relationships with Marketing R&D FSQ Legal and other relevant functions and stakeholders.
• Self-starter and able to work in a variety of different projects and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to be flexible with shifting priorities and handling ambiguity.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint).

Additional Information :

The pay range for this role is $89000 - $123000 (Annual). Actual wage will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:   your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time