Overview
Regulatory Affairs Manager – New York City. The Vita Coco Company invites applications for the Regulatory Affairs Manager – New York City role at Vita Coco. The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. In 2021, the company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation, with a public benefit purpose to create ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and protect the planet. In 2022, Vita Coco was certified as a B Corporation. Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore. The Company is Nasdaq-listed under ticker COCO.
The Regulatory Affairs Manager will be a key member of the Legal Team and will partner with the Quality, ESG, and Marketing teams to oversee the Company's regulatory affairs. This position provides counsel to ensure regulatory compliance through auditing, monitoring, and implementing regulatory approval processes. The role proactively plans to identify regulatory threats, assess compliance needs, and build long-term plans to minimize regulatory risk.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with US, EU, and Asia regulations for packaging and products.
- Provide regulatory guidance and support to cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle and to resolve regulatory incidents and prevent recurrence.
- Continuously monitor and interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on the Company's operations and product development; anticipate and plan for emerging regulatory changes to minimize risks.
- Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory implications and navigate key material issues.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with external vendors, including regulatory consultants and testing laboratories.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and coordinate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders; build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, industry groups, and other relevant organizations.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of regulatory activities and maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Stay abreast of current trends, emerging regulations, and best practices in regulatory affairs.
- Conduct competitive analysis and benchmark industry standards to inform regulatory strategies.
- Create and review departmental SOPs that may impact regulatory affairs.
- Develop and maintain appropriate recall procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs with a strong focus on US and EU regulatory environments (Asia is a plus).
- Knowledge and experience in FDA labeling compliance, nutrition facts panels, ingredient statements, and claim substantiation.
- Knowledgeable of ESG disclosure mandates and labor and environmental-related market access restrictions, especially in EMEA and Brazil regions.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills to assess regulatory information and data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Entrepreneurial with a self-starter mentality; creates their own urgency.
- Available for international and domestic travel.
- Proficiency in regulatory software and tools is a plus.
Compensation and Equal OpportunityAt The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions depend on factors such as skill set, experience, education, training, and other business needs. A reasonable pay range for this position is discussed during the hiring process and may vary by location. The Vita Coco Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all applicable employment laws and regulations. The company strives to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
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