Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

OLIPOP PBC

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at OLIPOP overseeing regulatory compliance for product development and marketing. Managing day-to-day regulatory operations within a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, and approve Regulatory Label Copies (RLCs) for products labels, including primary, secondary packaging and multipack configurations
Provide regulatory support for product development projects, packaging updates, innovation projects, and commercialization activities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain accuracy of product, ingredient, and labeling data within internal regulatory systems (e.g., FoodLogiq, SKUSafe, GURU), including routine audits and data updates.
Manage and maintain third-party technical certification programs (e.g., Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Prebiotic), including coordination with certifying bodies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Review supplier regulatory documentation and support the Supplier Approval Program by identifying potential compliance risks and providing regulatory approvals.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve regulatory tools, workflows, SOPs, and documentation processes to support team scalability and operational efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, R&D, Quality, Legal, Commercialization, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to support regulatory alignment on projects and initiatives.
Act as a regulatory resource and guide for cross functional teams while supporting communication of regulatory team’s policies and processes.
Monitor relevant regulatory developments and communicate updates and potential impacts to the Regulatory Affairs Manager.
Escalate high-risk regulatory issues appropriately to the Regulatory Affairs Manager while independently managing day-to-day regulatory operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline
4-5 years of relevant experience in food or beverage regulatory affairs, labeling, or compliance
Strong working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, claims requirements, allergen labeling, and packaging compliance.
Exposure to international regulations such as UK, EU, Canada, Mexico is preferred but not required.
Experience with packaging artwork reviews, certifications, supplier documentation review, and ingredient compliance assessments.
Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory concepts, including GRAS, shelf-life/stability considerations, and regulatory testing requirements.
Familiarity with systems such as FoodLogiq, SKUSafe, or similar platforms preferred.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, providing practical regulatory guidance while adapting to evolving business needs and accelerated project timelines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory labelingcompliancepackaging updatesingredient complianceFDA food labeling regulationsallergen labelingpackaging compliancefood safety conceptsGRASregulatory testing

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproblem-solving skillsproject managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationadaptabilityprioritizationattention to detailindependenceteam support

Certifications

Non-GMO certificationGluten-Free certificationPrebiotic certification