Specialist Global Regulatory Affairs

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Company Description

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

The Global Regulatory Affairs Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring compliance across the innovation, production, marketing, and sale of food, beverage, wine, and agricultural products worldwide. The Regulatory Team is part of the Wonderful legal team, a full-service law group with approximately 100 individuals that includes real estate, employment, intellectual property, transactional, education, and government affairs teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial company and work closely with in-house attorneys and partners across The Wonderful Company organization on meaningful projects that directly contribute to our businesses’ success. The Specialist will navigate complex domestic and international regulatory frameworks and help shape regulatory strategy in product development, labeling, advertising, claim substantiation, food safety, and more.

We work on sophisticated and novel issues and are looking for someone interested in developing their regulatory expertise with exciting opportunities to grow their career. The Regulatory team is highly regarded across our businesses as go-to thought partners and problem solvers.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Interface with our Brand and Innovation Teams on new product development initiatives, particularly as it relates to label claims, product names, nutrition information, and ingredient formulations.
• Review product labels (including ingredient statements, nutrition facts, nutrient content claims, health claims, romance copy, and related substantiation) for U.S. (FDA) and international regulatory compliance from concept through final package development.
• Assess regulatory requirements for product innovations and entry into new international markets. Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Interpret and synthesize U.S. and international regulations and guidance documents related to labeling, nutrition, and claims for internal and external partners, with opportunities to deliver presentations and lead discussions on key regulatory topics.
• Monitor and track domestic and international regulations, warning letters, enforcement trends, and other developments related to food labeling, nutrition, claims, and food safety.
• Research, analyze, and summarize documents published by government agencies to support industry initiatives, comment submissions, and other regulatory strategies.
• Review product inquiries and draft responses to customers and regulatory officials.
• Maintain and organize substantiation and documentation to support label and product claims.
• Develop and maintain compliance tools and resources ( e.g., claim trackers, internal reference documents, ingredient spreadsheets, and checklists) by reviewing content and compiling data.
• Maintain and update nutrition and ingredient information for U.S. and international products, such as confirming appropriate nutrient calculation methods by country and reviewing ingredient specification details against the relevant rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with our Government Affairs Team on reviewing pending legislation and emerging government and health policy issues and their potential impact to the business.
• Gain project management experience and support continuous improvement and data management initiatives within the Regulatory team and greater organization, including the development and maintenance of new processes to enhance efficiency, labeling checklists, brand reference guides, and SOPs.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives and programs around mentorship, wellness, philanthropy, professional development, and various team and relationship-building opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in domestic regulatory affairs at a consumer-packaged goods company required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food science or related discipline preferred.
• Formal course work or seminars in labeling, claims, and food safety preferred.
• Working knowledge of FDA labeling laws and regulations. International regulatory knowledge a plus.
• Positive and self-starter attitude with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within the Regulatory Team and with cross-functional partners in a high energy environment.
• Solutions-oriented team player capable of providing business-minded regulatory advice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to communicate complex regulatory and scientific issues in simple terms.
• Superb organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment and common sense.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to excel and grow within the Regulatory team.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office Products ( i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • ²⁴⁄₇ online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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