Director, Regulatory Affairs

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN Best Co is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.

Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Regulatory Affairs Director leads a regulatory team and is responsible for ensuring the company is at the forefront of industry regulatory understanding. This position creates and drives regulatory strategy and ensures regulatory compliance. The Regulatory Affairs Director oversees the regulatory aspects of new product innovation, existing product changes or updates, and assures products and services are planned and implemented in a manner compliant with FDA, third party endorsements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

As a member of the leadership team, the Regulatory Affairs Director closely partners with Quality, collaborates with cross functional teams, site leadership, and members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure successful attainment of all business goals and objectives.

• Partner with cross functional partners to drive more efficient and robust processes whilst maintaining the agility needed to succeed (e.g., claims support, raw materials qualification, etc.).
• Oversee regulatory compliance assessments of new and revised product labeling as well as any related communication with health and regulatory authorities.
• Drive and maintain structure function claim documentation and improve internal tools and databases to support product labeling claims.
• Identify legal risks regarding product labels, provide risk management and mitigation plans, and communicate this information to sales and marketing, as well as senior leadership, as needed.
• Provide regulatory input and feasibility assessments for new product development efforts by proactively gathering relevant information and/or justification.
• Create regulatory systems and processes. Implement and maintain a robust document management system.
• Oversee the development, improvement, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the Regulatory functional area. As needed, review and contribute to cross functional SOPs.
• Establish and maintain regulatory archives in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments and senior management to develop sound quality agreements, product dossiers, and label agreements.
• Oversee all filings to regulatory authorities (e.g., site licensing for Health Canada, biannual FDA registration, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of current applicable regulatory requirements including 505c and translate these requirements into Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of current applicable regulatory requirements including current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), 21
  
  CFR:210, 211 and translate these requirements into Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Provide insight and guidance on emerging regulatory opportunities and challenges.

The position carries out People Leader Responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct or indirect supervision of staff to include interviewing, hiring,…