Jack Link's Protein Snacks · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $123K/yr
6+ years expJack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking, headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin. The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with product labeling regulations and managing various projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams on regulatory matters.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
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
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)
Preferred
Working knowledge of CFIA preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Life and disability insurance
401k participation
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Jack Link's Protein Snacks
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Troy J. Link
CEO and President
Adam Smith
CFO - North America
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