Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs – Food Ingredients

IFF

Manager overseeing regulatory compliance and innovation strategies in food ingredients at IFF. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeCastelo Branco • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive regulatory compliance across assigned product lines and technologies, ensuring alignment with global regulatory requirements and implementation standards
Support global commercialization and go-to-market strategies by ensuring regulatory readiness for product launches and compliant product positioning
Partner with Business and R&D teams to support innovation programs from early development through commercialization, proactively identifying and mitigating regulatory risks
Act as a global regulatory lead or key partner for designated technologies or product lines, ensuring consistency and alignment across regions
Connect and align cross-functional and multi-regional teams, enabling effective collaboration between global, regional, and local stakeholders
Lead and influence regulatory-related projects, driving outcomes in a global matrix environment without direct authority
Provide technical and regulatory expertise in areas such as enzymes, biotechnology, and food ingredients, supporting assessments, submissions, and authority interactions
Translate complex regulatory and scientific information into clear, business-relevant guidance for decision-making and product positioning
Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and assess impacts on the business, supporting proactive strategy adjustments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
Several years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the food ingredients, food, or related industry
Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and experience managing multi-regional regulatory activities
Proven experience supporting product development, innovation, and commercialization processes
Ability to interpret and translate complex scientific and regulatory information into practical business guidance
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and regions
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-functional exposure
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in a global, innovative, and purpose-driven organization
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and a diverse product portfolio
Collaborative and international work environment
Career development and learning opportunities
Flexible working model
Competitive compensation and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory complianceglobal regulatory frameworksproduct developmentinnovationcommercializationtechnical expertiseregulatory assessmentssubmissionsauthority interactionsbiotechnology

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementinfluencecollaborationcommunicationability to manage multiple prioritiesproactive strategy adjustmentscross-functional teamworkleadershipproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeRegulatory Affairs certification