Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Description

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Summary

As the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting new product development activities and ensuring that all products comply with domestic and international regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various departments and external agencies, guiding the company through different stages of product development by interpreting and applying regulatory guidelines. Your expertise will help ensure that all products meet the highest compliance standards while contributing to the company's overall success.

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• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and manage regulatory documentation related to ingredients, formulations, religious compliance, product claims, approvals, verifications, and label compliance in line with local and international regulations.
• Conduct in-depth regulatory research to understand the impact of existing and new regulations on the company’s product portfolio.
• Serve as a regulatory liaison with governmental agencies and manage interactions with external monitoring bodies.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory changes, advising the business on necessary actions to maintain compliance.
• Coach, lead, mentor, train RA Specialists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, QA, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Manufacturing) to implement changes in product specifications or labeling as required by formula changes or new regulations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by coordinating and submitting necessary documents and data to external customers and within internal systems.
• Maintain and update production formulae in the MRP system, ensuring timely communication of changes.
• Provide ongoing support to the R&D team through all phases of product development, including attending plant trials and managing external product testing.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory projects and finished product documentation.
• Work with government officials, contractors, and internal and external customers to resolve issues related to specifications, labeling discrepancies, or non-compliance.

Required Experience / Required Ingredients:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field.
• Certification in Regulatory Affairs or Food Law is an asset.
• 4+ years of experience in regulatory affairs within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Genesis/Product Vision software suite for regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across teams.