Regional Regulatory Affairs Director - GRA Food Ingredients

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients:Innovatingimproved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role can be based in New Century, KS, St. Louis, MO, Brazil, Colombia, or Mexico. Be part of a strategic, growth-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies aligned with global business objectives and regional market needs.
• Serve as the regional regulatory lead for cross-functional initiatives including innovation, product development, and market expansion.
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory landscapes across the Americas, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Oversee preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory dossiers (e.g., registrations, renewals, amendments).
• Ensure timely and compliant product approvals and renewals across jurisdictions.
• Lead internal audits and support external inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Deliver regulatory technical documentation packages to customers (e.g., SDS, CoA, declarations).
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, ANVISA, COFEPRIS).
• Represent IFF in regulatory forums and working groups to influence policy and advocate for science-based regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Food Science); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in regulatory affairs, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing regulatory affairs across multiple countries in North America or the Americas.
• Strong understanding of the food regulatory environment.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, ANVISA).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Experience in regulatory advocacy and policy influence.
• Project management and prioritization in a matrixed environment.

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing regional team and shape regulatory strategy.
• Work in a purpose-driven, inclusive culture that values innovation and sustainability.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Access to global learning and development programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Be part of a company that values your uniqueness and empowers you to make a difference.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more