Regulatory Affairs Manager

Business Unit Overview Here's what all the hype is about: Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the convenient nutrition space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and protein powders. We make the brands Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar, which is sold internationally, and we are part of our holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).
We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we've been nailing for over 15 years. We start off with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees who are consistently mastering new skills deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with amazing people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture.
PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…#LI-hybrid Responsibilities The Regulatory Affairs Manager will provide regulatory leadership for food and dietary supplements with a background in nutrition. This role will also contribute to the company's scientific reviews of nutrition opportunities, translation of science to product opportunities, developing programs to support internal and external nutrition education, identify competitive opportunities, and develop tools needed to monitor progress. A key accountability of the position is to protect Premier Nutrition Company, LLC., its customers and consumers from non-compliant allergen, nutrition, ingredient and health claim declarations on package labeling, print and television advertising, and websites. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, this role will serve as trusted advisor and business partner to clients across the organization.
We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace so every employee who lives within 100 miles of our offices is expected to come in each TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY. The expected pay scale for this role is $120k to $135k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.
Regulatory Affairs & Nutrition: 60 % of your time Provide technical and regulatory direction and guidance to ensure all packaging, website content and sales materials are accurate and compliant with applicable laws and regulationsDevelop and maintain partnerships across the organization and engage with external partners serving as a resource to address and ensure regulatory compliance of emerging or changing nutritional and labeling regulations and trendsDevelop claims framework based on clinical research and scientific literature on pack and digital for both Premier & Dymatize brands, ensuring adequate substantiation for compliance with all regulatory agencies to protect the brands while driving growth.Collaborate with internal partners, including Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Legal, Marketing, and Purchasing, to resolve compliance issues and manage regulatory, food safety, litigation, brand and third-party riskPartner with the Research and Innovation teams to develop nutrition benchmarks and provide recommendations to discovery for emerging & transformative productsDevelop and issue internal regulatory policy and guidance documentsEvaluate labeling impact of product reformulation to inform packaging transitions and product/package disposition decisionsOversee the development and maintenance of product nutrition facts panels, ingredient declarations and allergen statements to ensure compliance with federal regulations, third-party certification or customer standards, and company policiesReview label verification audit results and identify the severity of audit findings or the risk associated with the findings to ensure the appropriate level of action is taken to eliminate non-complianceUse deep regulatory insight to solve problems and identify compliant solutions as a proactive business partner throughout the product's lifecycleManage and track all regulatory submissions, including FDA 30-day notices for structure/function claims, product information/labels for Dietary SupplementsPeople Leadership & Development and Strategic Initiatives: 20% of your time Keep current with developing laws, regulations, and enforcement activities impacting the use of ingredients, product safety, labeling, and advertising to provide effective regulatory assessment and impact of proposed changes to the business.Coach & mentor regulatory team membersPrepare and present training sessions to relevant stakeholders on regulatory mattersCreate & manage regulatory resources and knowledge toolsThe daily stuff that everyone does but few quantify: 20% of your time Attending meetings and presentationsAll hands, team, and cross-functional meetingsParticipating in company-wide activities and eventsImpromptu conversations with colleaguesAdministrivia like email, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work Qualifications What are we looking for? Education: Bachelor's in food science, nutrition or related fieldExperience: Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs and nutrition in food & beverage industryKnowledge of FDA, FTC, NAD and applicable USDA regulationsDemonstrated experience in building processes and identifying and resolving regulatory issues quickly and effectivelyKnowledge of regulatory frameworks and nutrition scienceSkills and mindset: Strong command of the details of relevant regulations and the ability to make regulatory matters understandable and actionable for stakeholdersResults oriented with an ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlinesDemonstrated risk assessment and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutionsA team player with strong interpersonal skills who demonstrates good judgment, initiative, and a sense of urgency.Ability to work independently within assigned areas of responsibilitySo, if after reading through this long list you're thinking—I'm not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!
The 5 capabilities or mindsets most relevant to this role: Be a builder by creating for the futureEmbody a strategic mindsetChallenge ideas respectfully by sharing your real opinion with conviction; disagree in a way people feel heardBring people along by providing context and cascading information; share openly and inclusivelyGive guidance—share clear feedback & praise; remove obstacles; coach without micromanagingYou will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if… You want to be an integral part of shaping an amazing work culture and being a culture-addYou know when good enough is good enough, or the rare times when execution needs to be flawlessYou are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at workYou don't have a big ego and give credit and praise freelyYou can be both clear and kind—empathetic yet hold people accountableYou can hold the tension of being both warm and self-deprecating, and also super credible as a professionalYou can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the business forwardThis may not be your ideal next career move if… You like a "big company" impersonal, cog-in-the-machine vibe—that ain't usYou like things to not change muchDealing with ambiguity or experimentation is not your jamYou try to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over instant messagingYou want to work in your own silo-of-excellenceYou prefer engaging with your camera off, better yet, on mute, and demonstrating excellence through emailHere's the deal with our not-so-standard, um…standard interview process because we know you are the curious type, which is why you're still reading this… Quick 30 min phone chat with a high energy member of our Talent Acquisition team to do a quick overview of your background and answer any burning questions you haveTeam interviews are kept to a minimum to foster a more efficient, candidate-friendly process:A short series of in-person or video interviews in a 1:1 setting; these are usually with the hiring manager, one or two other team members, and a person from another team to get broader perspectives.A case study or job task to simulate what you'd actually be doing in the role.Once your interview concludes, the team will meet for an in-depth consultative process to ensure we are hiring the right person for the right job. The moment of truth arrives when the hiring manager makes the big decision. If you nailed the interviews and the case study was brilliant, guess what? The offer is all yours!We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

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