Senior Regulatory Specialist, Foods

IRCA Group

. Support the execution and operation of various Regulatory processes and procedures efficiently and timely .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Regulatory Processes, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance within the food industry, with a strong focus on technical documentation management and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Office and product lifecycle management systems, ensuring compliance with both domestic and international food regulations.

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Regulatory ProcessesFood Safety KnowledgeQuality Assurance ExperienceTechnical Documentation ManagementFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Regulatory KnowledgeFood SafetyHACCPTechnical DocumentationIngredient FunctionalityMicrosoft OfficeProduct Lifecycle ManagementERP SystemsData ManagementQuality Control

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStakeholder EngagementFlexibilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

IntelexOptiva

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryConsumer Packaged GoodsRegulatory ComplianceFood LegislationKey Performance Indicators

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the execution and operation of various Regulatory processes and procedures efficiently and timely
Conduct administrative duties within defined guidelines
Manage technical and customer documentation and data accurately and within tight timelines
Create and maintain Technical and Food Safety documentation
Respond to internal and external stakeholders with technical guidance, determinations, and documentation
Liaise with RD&A, QA, and Operations for technical documentation review and management control
Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Support regulatory queries from internal and external stakeholders in partnership with the IRCA Group regulatory team
Build and support relationships with customers such as Costco and other retailers
Contribute to department Key Performance Indicators
Remain flexible to meet business requirements as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or local equivalence of same in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science or related discipline
Minimum of 7+ years experience of related experience in food industry in Regulatory, Food Safety, Quality Assurance or RD&A
Food regulatory & legislative knowledge, both domestic and international
Food Safety and HACCP knowledge is preferred
Knowledge of ingredient functionality is preferred
Experience with large retailers or consumer packaged goods manufacturers is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
Proficiency in product lifecycle management systems and tools is preferred (e.g., Intelex, Optiva, ERP systems)
Fluency in English is required
Fluency in one or more additional languages is preferred
Must have food experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
Career growth opportunities
May travel up to 5% annually domestically in the USA