NA Innovation & Portfolio Compliance Manager

We are seeking an Innovation & Portfolio Compliance Manager with a strong scientific foundation and experience supporting product commercialization in a regulated industry. The ideal candidate will leverage technical expertise to ensure compliant, on-time product launches across North America while protecting our brands from regulatory risk. The Innovation & Portfolio Compliance Manager is responsible for executing the regulatory compliance framework to ensure compliant, on-time product launches across North America. This role serves as a critical regulatory checkpoint for finished products, responsible for validating that product formulas, packaging, and labeling are accurate and compliant with all applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations.

Responsibilities

• By owning this critical control point, this position directly protects our brands and business from the risks of marketplace non-compliance, launch delays, and costly rework.
• Own and execute the regulatory deliverables for an assigned portfolio of innovation and renovation projects.
• Act as the primary regulatory contact for Project Management and the Graphic Chain to resolve executional roadblocks and meet established timelines.
• Provide regulatory advice for product deployment, including claim validation, finished product formula review, and final regulatory review of packaging artwork.
• Confirm 100% accuracy of claims, guarantees, and ingredient statements against approved master content.
• Review product labels, web content, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain a current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, and guidance documents for product compliance in North America (AAFCO, FDA, CFIA).
• Contribute to an ongoing regulatory risk register and assist in the development and implementation of mitigation plans for high-priority risks.
• Support R&D and Product Design with regulatory guidance during new product development.
• Participate in the claim review process, working with stakeholders to ensure claim validation and substantiation.
• Assist in compiling scientific dossiers and strategic defense to support product registration as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support a compliant portfolio of products in North America.

Requirements

• Strong scientific and technical foundation with the ability to evaluate product formulations, ingredients, packaging, and labeling.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field such as Animal Science, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulatory, quality assurance, or product deployment role within pet food, human food, or a related CPG industry.
• Demonstrated experience with product commercialization processes, including formulation and packaging/labeling review.
• Knowledge of AAFCO, FDA, and/or CFIA regulations is strongly preferred.
• High degree of attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret scientific and legal documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and strong computer skills.

Benefits

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.