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Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Novozymes (part of Novonesis)
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Franklinton
77 Perrys Chapel Road (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2026
Interested in a career that matters? Join our Americas Regulatory Team and play a key role in enabling compliant innovation, supporting local growth, and unlocking export opportunities across North America. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to the business-bridging regulatory requirements with commercial strategy to ensure safe, compliant, and competitive solutions. You will help position Regulatory Affairs as a proactive, value-adding function while defining pathways that empower innovation and effectively manage risk. The Role & Your Impact As part of the Americas Regulatory team, you will support the HHB business by driving regulatory compliance and enabling growth through strong partnership with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders. In this role, you will: Act as a strategic partner to North America Sales and provide regulatory insights for key customers Lead regulatory submission projects (e.g., GRAS, NDI, NHPD) Serve as the subject matter expert for U.S. and Canadian regulations Provide regulatory guidance to Sales, Business Support, and QA, particularly for strategic accounts Monitor regulatory changes and communicate risks and business impacts Engage with regulatory authorities, industry groups, and trade associations Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes and ways of working Support new product development (NPD) activities relevant to the Americas What You'll Need to Be Successful Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field (Master's preferred) Minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the Food or Drug industry, 7 years preferred Proven experience owning U.S. or North American regulatory deliverables for B2B and/or B2C Strong knowledge of North American food regulations, including Canadian regulations Understanding of global food regulatory frameworks Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Additional Skills & Interests We Value Experience working in global, cross-functional environments Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance Interest in innovation, change management, and process improvement Experience engaging with government authorities or industry associations What We Offer Opportunity to work in a global, purpose-driven organization focused on innovation and biosolutions A collaborative environment where Regulatory Affairs is a strategic business partner Exposure to global stakeholders and cross-functional projects Opportunities for professional growth and development Ways of Working / Working Conditions This role is fully remote or can be performed in a hybrid model from one of our sites Collaborative, cross-functional work environment across global and regional teams Regular engagement with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory authorities Role may require participation in industry forums or regulatory engagements Compensation & Benefits Expected salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Relevant information Application deadline: June 23, 2026 Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career