Sr. Regulatory Scientist

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Regulatory Scientist! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.
We are seeking a detail oriented and strategic Senior Regulatory Scientist to ensure global regulatory compliance related to product packaging, safety, and labeling. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams-including Packaging, Sustainability, Quality Assurance, Legal, Government Affairs and Marketing-to support the technical regulatory elements of innovation and product development.

You will proactively identify regulatory risks by horizon scanning, guide teams through evolving regulatory landscapes, and ensure packaging compliance with food contact, packaging sustainability, and materials management regulations.

A Day in the Life...

Demonstrate working knowledge of global packaging compliance regulations, including foodcontact andmaterials managementrequirements (e.g., EPR, PCR, PFAS), to support product development and market readiness

Applyproficiencyin labeling, food safety, and claims regulations;additionalexpertise in these areas is considered a plus

Conduct horizon scanning toidentifyemerging trendsandnew regulationsto evaluateregulatory risks,assess potentialbusinessimpactsand distill into actionable guidance

Communicate regulatory and technical issues clearly and effectively to cross-functionalstakeholdersto help drive alignment and contribute to tactical roadmaps

Enhance andmaintainProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and tools to track packaging attributesandsupport portfolio assessments

Exhibit strong data stewardship, including management of regulatory records, supplier documentation, and testing data within structured systems

Provide regulatoryexpertiseforingredient compliance, nutrition labeling, and claims substantiation for global beverage and food productsandtranslatetheinformation into practical specifications, SOPupdatesand test plans

Develop and issue regulatory compliance statements for customers, ensuringaccuraterepresentation of product, ingredient, and packaging compliance with applicable regulations

Participate in external meetings, working groups, and webinars to stay current on regulatory developments relevant to the business

What We Are Looking For:

Required

BSorMS(preferred)in Food Science,Chemistry,Packaging Science,Materials Science,or related field and 3+ years of... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.