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With over 140 years of expertise, we believe nature got it right the first time. Join our fast-growing, international team and help us make natural, healthy food accessible worldwide.\n Job Description\nThe Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for leading regulatory compliance activities for Oterra's portfolio of natural colors across the United States and Canada. This role provides strategic regulatory leadership to support business growth, innovation, customer conversions from synthetic dyes to natural colors, and market expansion while ensuring compliance with all applicable food, beverage, pet food, nutraceutical, and biotechnology regulations.\nAs the regulatory leader for North America, this position serves as the primary regulatory expert for natural colors and coloring ingredients, partnering closely with Commercial, Innovation, Product Development, Applications, Quality, Operations, and Global Regulatory teams. The Regulatory Affairs Manager will drive regulatory strategies that enable successful commercialization of new color technologies, support customer reformulation initiatives, and influence industry regulatory developments impacting the color industry.\nKey Responsibilities\nRegulatory Compliance & Strategy\nLead and oversee regulatory compliance for Oterra's portfolio of natural colors, marketed in the United States and Canada.\nDevelop and implement regulatory strategies to support new product launches, innovation projects, and customer conversion programs from synthetic colors to natural alternatives.\nMonitor, interpret, and communicate changes to FDA, USDA, Health Canada, CFIA, California, and other applicable regulations affecting food colors and ingredients.\nEvaluate regulatory risks and opportunities associated with emerging color technologies, fermentation-derived pigments, and biotechnology solutions.\nSupport the development and commercialization of new pigments and color solutions through regulatory assessments and approvals.\nIndustry Advocacy & Regulatory Leadership\nServe as Oterra's primary representative within industry associations including NATCOL, IACM, and other relevant organizations.\nBuild relationships with regulatory authorities including FDA, USDA, Health Canada, and industry stakeholders.\nLead regulatory submissions, color additive petitions, GRAS assessments, certifications, registrations, and regulatory dossiers as required.\nPartner with Global Regulatory Affairs to support international approvals and harmonization efforts.\nMonitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the food color industry and develop proactive business strategies.\nCustomer & Commercial Support\nAct as the regulatory expert supporting customer conversions from synthetic dyes to natural colors across food, beverage, confectionery, dairy, bakery, snacks, and pet food applications.\nProvide regulatory guidance on ingredient declarations, color labeling requirements, claims substantiation, certifications, and market-specific compliance requirements.\nSupport key customer accounts by responding to complex regulatory inquiries and participating in customer meetings as needed.\nCollaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to identify regulatory opportunities that support business growth and competitive differentiation.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nManage and develop the North American Regulatory Affairs team.\nPartner closely with Innovation, Product Development, Applications, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.\nSupport Innovation projects by providing regulatory guidance on new raw materials, pigments, formulations, and technologies.\nTrain internal teams on regulatory requirements, industry trends, and food color regulations.\nEstablish departmental priorities, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with business goals.\n Minimum Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Food Safety, or related scientific discipline.\n10+ years of regulatory affairs experience within the food ingredient, food color, flavor, nutraceutical, or specialty ingredient industry.\nStrong knowledge of FDA color additive regulations, food ingredient regulations, labeling requirements, and Health Canada regulations.\nDemonstrated expertise in natural colors, coloring foodstuffs, botanical extracts, or specialty food ingredients.\nExperience supporting customer compliance, product commercialization, and regulatory submissions.\nProven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive regulatory strategy.\nStrong project management, communication, and leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.\nRegulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or equivalent professional certification.\nPrevious people management experience.\nExperience with color additive petitions, GRAS notifications, novel ingredient approvals, or international food ingredient regulations.\nActive participation in NATCOL, IACM, IFT, or other food ingredient industry organizations.\nExperience supporting synthetic-to-natural color conversion initiatives.\nKey Competencies\nDeep Regulatory Knowledge of Food Colors and Ingredients\nStrategic Regulatory Leadership\nCustomer-Focused Mindset\nIndustry Advocacy & Networking\nRegulatory Risk Assessment\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nTeam Development & Leadership\nProject Management\nStrong Communication & Influencing Skills\nInnovation & Commercialization Support\n What We Offer\nAt Oterra, we take care of our people - because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:\nHealth & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.\nFinancial Security: A retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and bonus program.\nTime for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.\nEngagement in the Workplace: Monthly employee engagement events and team celebrations\nGrowth & Empowerment: A collaborative culture that encourages career growth and professional development opportunities\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nOterra is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Oterra is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Oterra will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. 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