Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Job SummaryAre you passionate about advancing health and wellness through innovative bioscience solutions?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and Health & Biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. Health & Biosciences (H&B) is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through innovative bioscience solutions.This role is based in Tokyo, Japan (hybrid role). Be part of a strategic and collaborative team that’s focused on growth and innovation. Together, we strive for excellence and create meaningful impact. Your potential drives our progress – and inspires everything we do.Where You’ll Make a DifferenceManage and develop product registration dossiers and health claims submissions for Health & Biosciences products.Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and maintain timelines.Build and maintain relationships with Japanese regulatory authorities and trade associations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and prioritize efforts.Evaluate regulatory implications of product and process changes.Provide regional strategic input to global regulatory strategies and innovation.Execute global regulatory strategies in alignment with local commercial teams.Support Health & Biosciences customers with regulatory and technical documentation.Stay abreast of Japan’s regulatory environment and communicate updates to local, regional and global teams.What Makes You The Right FitDegree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Biotechnology or related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in food supplements, cultures or equivalent industry.Strong expertise in regulatory, compliance and safety/risk assessment.Deep knowledge of Japan’s regulatory requirements for food supplements, cultures and enzymes.Proven success in preparing product registration dossiers and navigating regulatory processes.Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English.Ability to lead and collaborate within a matrix organization.Detail-oriented, analytical and proactive with strong time management skills.Comfortable working independently and using IT systems/applications.How Would You Stand Out?Strategic thinker with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic regulatory landscape.Why Choose Us?Opportunity to work with global leaders in bioscience innovation.Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.Structured learning and development programs and opportunities.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.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more