Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Senior Specialist

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life‑enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Castelo Branco, SP (hybrid role) and is part of a collaborative, cross‑functional, and detail‑oriented regulatory team. Together, we ensure compliance while enabling innovation and timely market access. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support Regulatory Affairs activities for Food Biosciences ingredients (including enzymes, cultures, and related products) across Latin America
• Partner with R&D, Applications, Quality, and Business teams to prepare and support regulatory submissions and notifications in the region
• Provide accurate and timely regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and customers related to existing products and new product launches
• Manage product registration and maintenance activities, including preparation, submission, and follow‑up of regulatory dossiers with local authorities
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of Food Biosciences products throughout their lifecycle in the region
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments and assess their potential business impact
• Mentor and support other regional team members, sharing regulatory knowledge and best practices
• Participate in trade associations, working groups, and regulatory initiatives as required

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or a related scientific field with 5 years of experience; or Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within food, food enzymes, cultures, biotechnology, dairy, or another regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of Latin American regulatory frameworks, product registration processes, and compliance management
• Hands‑on experience with registrations of food enzymes and cultures in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, or similar markets
• Experience analyzing regulatory changes and providing practical, risk‑based regulatory guidance to business stakeholders
• Demonstrated attention to detail with strong documentation and data management discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English proficiency required; Spanish is a plus.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working with complex or emerging regulatory frameworks for biotechnology‑based food ingredients
• Strong cross‑cultural awareness and experience collaborating in a global, matrixed organization
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to non‑regulatory audiences

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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