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Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Regulatory Director that will lead our North American region. This senior leader will manage the Americas Regulatory Compliance function and coordinate the regulatory compliance standards and activities for all Colors & Flavors Business Units in Americas. This critical role offers a unique opportunity to lead in a niche and complex sector of the food industry, with the ability to make a direct impact! This position can sit in Hoffman Estates or St. Louis locations.

What you’ll do:

• Coach, lead and mentor a high performing team that delivers strong regulatory and compliance support and guidance.
• Develop protocols and processes to ensure knowledge transfer throughout all Regulatory staff, while also providing a broad industry awareness to all senior level management across Flavor and Color Business Units.
• Understand, interpret and apply current regulations as applicable to Colors & Flavors operations worldwide, with particular emphasis on the Canada, Mexico and the United States.
• Develop and maintain processes to provide customers with certifications concerning product labeling/ compliance requirements, religions claims, and naturalness of products.
• Optimization of current and proposed (DevEX) data-base systems. Manage and negotiate regulatory support systems (i.e., Decernis, Loli, etc.) and govern standardization of Regulatory calculations and documentation in DevEX.
• Provide Colors & Flavors representation in all technical associates relevant to the color and flavor business activities and regulations, including FEMA and IACM.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS), preferably in Chemistry, Food Science, Toxicology or other science related fields.
• 10+ years of regulatory or compliance experience in the food industry.
• 5+ years of management experience, with history of motivating and developing teams and building high-performing organizations.
• Your strong business acumen, that is coupled with the ability to lead through influence and build relationships with ease.

What you’ll get:

• The ability to have a direct impact across Color and Flavors business unit, while influencing and contributing to increased sales and customer satisfaction.
• An opportunity to become part of a leadership team in a global origination, with upward mobility and career growth available.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering.
• Opportunity to thrive in office five days a week among a fast paced and collaborative environment.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

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Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.