Your Role & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Regulatory Compliance Lead will oversee the daily operations and strategic development of the Regulatory Compliance and Document Management function across North America with growing interaction with LATAM. This role manages a team responsible for product setup supplier documentation TraceGains management and regulatory surveillance activities ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency in supporting customer and supplier documentation needs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong regulatory knowledge leadership experience and a working understanding of product compliance systems. This individual will also represent the team in higher-level regulatory discussions customer calls and cross-functional initiatives to harmonize compliance processes and enhance documentation performance across regions.

Job Description:

Leadership and Oversight

• Lead a team responsible for product setup supplier documentation management TraceGains oversight and document approvals.

• Ensure consistent application of documentation and regulatory standards across all product categories and systems.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for document-related issues and regulatory concerns.

• Develop and monitor metrics related to document turnaround time accuracy and compliance rates.

• Mentor and coach team members to build technical and regulatory competency.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Management

• Oversee document acquisition review and approval for all supplier and Brenntag-generated documents.

• Manage TraceGains workflows for supplier document control ensuring compliance for active materials.

• Coordinate document requests from customers and ensure prompt responses through efficient communication and prioritization.

• Support product removal/deletion and change notification processes including supplier updates and specification revisions.

• Monitor expired or missing documents and ensure proactive resolution.

Regulatory Intelligence and Product Compliance

• Track and communicate relevant regulatory changes across North America and LATAM.

• Support compliance with FDA Health Canada ANVISA and related regional frameworks.

• Collaborate with regional Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance teams to interpret and implement new regulatory requirements.

• Partner with Product Management and R&D to ensure specifications align with current regulatory expectations.

Cross-Functional and Customer Engagement

• Represent Regulatory Compliance in customer-facing meetings and provide regulatory documentation or statements as needed.

• Collaborate with Sales Quality and Commercial to ensure all documentation supports customer expectations and supplier standards.

• Partner with the appropriate departments to ensure supplier compliance and documentation accuracy.

• Facilitate communication and document flow between proactive (Regulatory Compliance) and reactive (Regulatory Services) teams to prevent redundancy and improve efficiency.

Systems and Process Optimization

• Maintain alignment between TraceGains ERP and SharePoint systems for document traceability and version control.

• Drive digital improvement initiatives automation and harmonization of documentation processes.

• Develop and deliver internal training on documentation workflows TraceGains use and regulatory standards.

Your Profile

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Regulatory Affairs Chemistry Biology Food Science or related field.

• 7 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs Documentation Management or Quality Systems within food chemical or cosmetics industries.

• Strong understanding of North American regulatory frameworks (FDA Health Canada etc.); exposure to LATAM a plus.

• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.

• Experience with documentation management tools such as TraceGains SharePoint or ERP systems.

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; customer-facing experience strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Spanish French or Portuguese a plus.

• Minimal (<10%) primarily for training team meetings or supplier/customer audits.

Our Offer

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development on-the-job training and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.

• Paid parental leave

• Education assistance program

• Employee assistance program

• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

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