Associate Manager, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs

Job Summary Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. IFF is seeking an Associate Manager, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs to provide regulatory support across North America (United States and Canada) for the Health & Biosciences business unit, with a primary focus on Probiotics, Postbiotics, Enzymes, and other health‑related ingredients. This role is part of global regulatory focus teams and partners closely with R&D, Quality, Commercial, Marketing, and Legal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance while enabling product development, manufacturing, and commercialization. The role is based in Wilmington, DE but is open to geography based on the right candidate. The hiring manager is open to a flexible work schedule. Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration! Where You’ll Make a Difference Provide regulatory oversight and guidance for dietary supplements, food ingredients, and natural health products in the United States and Canada. Prepare, review, and submit regulatory dossiers and filings, including Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices, New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs), Product License Applications (PLAs), Master Files, and Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documentation. Support the development and execution of regulatory strategies for Health Sciences in collaboration with the Global Regulatory Business Partner. Serve as the Regulatory Lead on cross‑functional projects, ensuring regulatory considerations are embedded throughout development and commercialization. Provide regulatory guidance to Quality teams related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance, product labeling, and associated regulatory requirements. Respond to customer regulatory inquiries and support commercial discussions by providing clear, accurate regulatory input. Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in regulatory requirements, policies, guidance documents, and industry standards that may impact products or business strategy. Review and assess scientific literature and clinical data to support substantiation of health benefit statements and marketing claims. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biosciences, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 5 years of regulatory affairs experience within food, dietary supplements, probiotics, cultures, enzymes, or related industries. Demonstrated experience preparing and managing regulatory submissions for United States and/or Canadian regulatory authorities. Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to dietary supplements, food ingredients, and natural health products. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly document and explain regulatory positions. Ability to collaborate effectively within global, cross‑functional teams. Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint How Would You Stand Out? Experience interacting directly with regulatory authorities and participating in industry or trade associations. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear, practical guidance that supports informed business and commercial decisions. Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work on innovative, science‑driven health solutions with global impact. Collaboration within diverse, cross‑functional, and international teams. Exposure to a broad portfolio across probiotics, enzymes, and health ingredients. A culture that values integrity, scientific excellence, and continuous learning. Competitive compensation and benefits package. An environment where your expertise helps shape compliant and sustainable growth for the business. 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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.