Regulatory Affairs Manager

For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.

Gnosis by Lesaffre is a pioneering division of the Lesaffre Group that leverages the power of microorganisms and fermentation to create innovative nutritional actives, probiotics, and functional yeasts. Serving leading nutraceutical and pharmaceutical brands, Gnosis harnesses the latest biotechnology advancements to develop high-quality, science-backed ingredients that support optimal health and wellness. With deep expertise in microbiology and fermentation, the Gnosis team collaborates closely with customers to formulate customized solutions, from probiotic strains to nutritional yeasts that enhance the nutritional profile of food and supplements.

Committed to sustainability and quality, Gnosis creates solutions that deliver superior performance and align with the evolving demands of health-conscious consumers.

• The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
• 11 paid holidays
• The ability to leverage your expertise and make a tangible, meaningful impact on the business and our sustainability initiatives
• Opportunities for continuous growth and development, including international reach, the ability to grow as a people manager, and gain expertise in regions such as Canada and LATAM

You won’t just navigate regulations—you’ll redefine what’s possible. As our Manager, Regulatory Affairs, you’ll be the strategic engine behind our Americas growth, turning compliance into a competitive advantage. Your expertise in DSHEA, FDA, and FTC requirements will unlock new markets, guide leadership on high-stakes decisions, and empower our teams to innovate with confidence. From supervising our LATAM coordinator to representing Gnosis in industry forums (like CRN), you’ll bridge science and business, ensuring our regulatory strategy fuels our customers’ success—and ours.

If you’ve got nutraceuticals or dietary supplement experience, you’ll hit the ground running, mentoring teams and shaping the future of health in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.

• Safety
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
  • As a leader, has impact on others by setting the example for others to follow
  • Market access development
• Champion global regulatory projects for the Americas
• Collaborate with global teams to optimize data usage and streamline market access
• Analyze customer business environments and competitor practices to develop US-compliant structure/function claims
• Evaluate health claim opportunities in Canada using expert-developed data
• Regulatory guidance
• Implement regional regulatory frameworks while ensuring global alignment
• Deliver on-the-ground regulatory support to US and Canadian customers and commercial teams
• Guide labeling and compliance per global and regional requirements
• Lead regulatory function in customer projects
• Engage in customer and key account meetings
• Create regulatory guidance documents (Q&As, country guides, training)
• Contribute to global regulatory affairs and Americas regional leadership team meetings
• Manage and develop Scientific Technical Coordinator-LATAM on regulatory and scientific matters
• Mitigate regulatory risks…