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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Corporate

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

As Senior Manager Regulatory, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring local & global regulatory compliance across our expansive portfolio. You’ll guide product innovation and market expansion by navigating complex regulations, enabling compliant and successful product launches, and help shaping regulatory strategy. In addition to regulatory execution, you’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance regulatory processes, systems, and documentation — contributing to broader Quality function excellence and operational efficiency.

10% Travel

Ways you will make a difference

Global Regulatory Vision and Impact: Drive the execution of long-term regulatory strategies and global growth priorities defined by and aligned with the Director of Global Regulatory. Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Legal, and Commercial teams by enabling compliant market access and guiding the business through evolving regulatory frameworks in priority markets like the EU, APAC, Canada, and emerging economies.
End-to-End Commercialization Compliance: Oversee team execution across the full product development lifecycle — from raw material and recipe assessments to labeling, claims, finished label spec development, and packaging approvals. Drive cross-functional alignment with R&D, Marketing, Legal, and Quality to proactively manage risk and enable compliant, on-time global launches.
Ingredient and Innovation Strategy: Collaborate with R&D and Product Development teams to assess the regulatory feasibility of novel ingredients and formulations. Influence innovation pipelines by proactively identifying compliance barriers and solutions early in development.
Marketing and Claims Review Governance: Own the process for substantiating and approving product claims across multiple regions. Partner with Legal, Marketing, and Product Development to ensure claims are compliant, competitive, and aligned with local regulatory expectations and consumer trust.
People Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing regulatory team (2 direct, 9 total reports). Foster capability building, regulatory excellence, and a culture of ownership and accountability.
Regulatory Escalation & Risk Resolution: Serve as the regulatory escalation point for high-risk or ambiguous issues involving product deviations, labeling errors, or evolving compliance requirements. Lead cross-functional resolution efforts with Legal, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure timely, compliant outcomes that balance regulatory integrity with business needs.
Regulatory Integration Governance and Oversight: Drive post-acquisition regulatory harmonization by overseeing the integration of acquired regulatory teams, processes, and product documentation. Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistency in compliance practices across global markets.
Financial Stewardship: Manage regulatory spending within defined budgets to support market readiness, and efficient compliance operations, while identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization.

Skills that will make you successful

Strategic thinker with global regulatory insight
Skilled collaborator who can influence cross-functionally
Strong written and verbal communicator
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
Passionate about mentoring and developing regulatory talent

Experiences that will support your success

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, regulatory affairs or a related field
Experience: 7-10 years of regulatory experience in the CPG or food industry; direct experience with international regulations preferred. Plant operations experience or knowledge of manufacturing process preferred
Certifications: HACCP, FSMA PCQI and GFSI (BRC, ISO, or SQF) preferred
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with SAP PLM, strong skills in interpreting food laws and compliance

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

$112,425 to $157,395 annually

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Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago