About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Workplace type: On- Site/ Hybrid - 3 days week on-site/2 days remote

Ingredion is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Regulatory Affairs Manager to support innovation initiatives, assist in securing ingredient approvals, and help ensure regulatory compliance across our product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks related to food ingredients, including GRAS and novel food processes, and a working knowledge of international regulations. Familiarity with plant-based proteins and clean label ingredients is a plus. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and global partners. The candidate will support interactions with regulatory authorities and participate in industry groups to stay informed on regulatory trends and contribute to the company’s compliance and innovation goals.

The Manager reports to the Director, Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs

What you will do:

Innovation

Support regulatory approval programs by coordinating documentation and timelines for GRAS and/or novel food submissions, and approvals for expanded ingredient use.Assist in preparing regulatory dossiers in collaboration with external consultants and internal stakeholders.Provide regulatory input to R&D teams to help guide project development and ensure compliance.Coordinate internal teams to support implementation of regulatory strategies and ensure compliance with established plans.Assist in managing submissions for food contact materials through the FDA food contact notification process.

External Engagement

Track and summarize regulatory trends and developments that may impact product innovation or compliance.Participate in industry working groups and support internal teams with insights from regulatory bodies and associations.Respond to customer inquiries regarding regulatory status and compliance of ingredients, with support from senior regulatory staff as needed.

Compliance

Interpret and apply U.S. food regulations to ensure product and labeling compliance.Identify and escalate potential regulatory risks to senior team members and assist in developing mitigation plans.Review product labels, ingredient names, and claims for compliance with applicable regulations.Support compliance with EPA TSCA requirements under the guidance of senior regulatory staff.Assist in maintaining regulatory documentation, including safety data sheets, raw material approvals, and FDA facility registrations.Contribute to the improvement of regulatory processes and documentation systems.Help deliver training sessions or materials on regulatory topics to internal teams.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Food Regulation, or a related field with 5–8 years of regulatory experience.Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks related to food ingredients, including GRAS and novel food processes, and a working knowledge of international regulations.Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills for regulatory documentation.Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.Willingness to learn and grow within the regulatory function.Effective communication skills to interact with internal teams and external partners.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with plant-based proteins, starches, and clean label ingredients is a plus.Ability to travel domestically up to 10% for conferences, trade shows, or to other Ingredion facilities

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our successComprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-beingCareer Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursementEmployee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globallyEmployee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$119,520.00-$159,360.00 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.