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International Flavors and Fragrances lists this Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and Health & Biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Our Health & Biosciences team channels a passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets.
This role is based in ither Madison, Wisconsin or Wilmington, DE. Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference
Serve as the North American regulatory subject matter expert for Food Biosciences products, including food enzymes and cultures, and proactively assess regulatory developments and business impact.
Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support commercialization, innovation, and business growth across the United States and Canada.
Lead, prepare, and support regulatory submissions and notifications, including Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) submissions and Health Canada filings.
Partner closely with Research & Development (R&D), Applications, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development and launch activities.
Provide timely and accurate regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and external customers regarding product compliance, regulatory status, and market requirements.
Monitor and maintain ongoing compliance of marketed products within North American regulatory frameworks and applicable industry standards.
Evaluate regulatory risks and recommend practical, business-focused solutions that support both compliance and innovation.
Build and maintain productive relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and external stakeholders to support advocacy and regulatory intelligence.
Contribute to regulatory process improvements, documentation practices, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader regulatory organization.\
What Makes You the Right Fit
Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.
Significant regulatory affairs experience within food ingredients, biotechnology, dairy, enzymes, cultures, or another regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of United States and/or Canadian regulatory frameworks applicable to food ingredients and Food Biosciences products.
Hands-on experience preparing and managing regulatory submissions, notifications, and supporting documentation.
Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to business and product-specific situations.
Strong attention to detail, documentation practices, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
Experience working successfully within a global, matrixed organization and collaborating across cultures and regions.
How Would You Stand Out?
Experience supporting enzyme, culture, fermentation, biotechnology, or dairy-related product portfolios.
Established relationships with North American regulatory authorities, industry associations, or external scientific networks.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and develop creative, solution-oriented approaches to regulatory challenges.
Why Choose Us?
Help bring innovative Food Biosciences solutions to market while ensuring compliance and consumer trust.
Partner with global experts across Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Quality, and Commercial teams.
Influence regulatory strategies that directly support business growth and innovation.
Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of food ingredients, enzymes, cultures, and biotechnology solutions.
Work in a collaborative, science-driven environment that encourages learning and professional development.
Be part of a company committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve everyday life.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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