Principal Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

• Are you passionate about regulatory compliance?
• Are you able to navigate complex legal environments?
• Do you enjoy optimizing labeling claims to bring clarity and compliance?

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Principal Scientist to join our Quality Assurance team to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Yogi, leading Regulatory Affairs, to ensure compliance and management of legal risk.

This role will work with our Global technical and commercialization teams to bring our products to life for consumers. You will work with the Quality, Brand and Product Experience teams and other cross functional partners on assigned Projects and Technical Programs, helping bring inspiration to the world.

You will use your knowledge of the Regulatory and Legal environment, (21 CFR part 101,111 etc.), to ensure our products are compliant within a changing market as we maintain our portfolio and innovate in Hot tea and other new categories.

Your ability to think strategically, create solutions and communicate effectively to diverse teams will be key to success in this role.

As the Principal Scientist, you will provide the expertise and professionalism required to be successful in a dynamic business environment, modelling agility and resilience.

Leveraging your experience in Food and Supplement labelling, and creation of Claims Substantiations, you will collaborate with a cross functional team to review and optimize labelling to meet Yogi objectives and ensure we maintain the trust of our Contributors and Regulatory entities.

WHO WE ARE :

We exist to inspire and enhance everyday life. We are here to be the best global well-being company by creating meaningful products and experiences that serve all people around the globe as often as we can.

Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.

We inspire, enable and empower our partners, team members, customers, and consumers to not just follow, but to become leaders in partnership with us in service of leaving the world better off because we are in it together.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU :

• We offer competitive compensation, including a generous annual bonus.
• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position can be remote with travel to Eugene, Oregon occasionally
• As a certified B Corp, we’re a company that lives our values every day.
• We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
• We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We commit to our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to Doing Good in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN :

• Provide technical leadership to ensure Regulatory compliance and management of Legal risk.
• Review labeling and external communications content for our Supplement and Food (Tea) Products.
• Lead optimization of label / content review processes.
• Create, lead and collaborate on Claims Substantiation process to ensure compliance and commercially relevant consumer communication.
• Ensure effective communication regarding issues and action plans in product development (manufacturing) to ensure timelines and strategic objectives are met.
• Review product labelling and marketing materials for compliance with international food agency submissions and applicable regulations.
• Oversee regulatory monitoring and horizon scanning activities review and analyze the new and emerging regulations and trends from government agencies that affect the company.
• Oversight of all certification programs (Organic, Kosher, RFA, etc.)
• Participation in the innovative process
• Manage relationship between the company and the various regulatory agencies, and customers ensuring that communications on both sides are germane, specific, and convey all necessary detail.
• Direct and manage contacts with outside consultants to resolve regulatory issues.
• Work directly with FDA, Health Canada, trade associations and outside regulatory and legal experts to influence emerging legislation, regulations, guidance and FDA decision making.
• Actively lead Regulatory Affairs function across the organization anticipating risks and ensuring organization is ready for any challenges.
• Present timely and regular regulatory updates and advice to the senior management team with proposed action plans to meet compliance deadlines.

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED :

• Bachelor’s Degree, Quality, Food Science preferred.
• 10+ years’ work experience in Food and Supplements (experience in both preferred).
• Regulatory compliance and CFR Title 21 Part 111 (cGMP in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, or holding operations for Dietary Supplements)
• Regulatory compliance and CFR Title 21 Part 101 (Food Labelling)
• Food Safety standards, GFSI, BRC, PCQI, SQF, HACCP / Quality Management, production, & Manufacturing Systems

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT :

• Demonstrated experience of leadership in Regulatory Affairs
• Demonstrated experience of leadership in creating Claims Substantiations
• Demonstrated experience reviewing labels / content in Supplement and Food areas and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in CPG commercialization, having both large and small / startup CPG experience ideal.
• Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented
• Responsible and a high degree of ownership
• Thrives in an ever-changing work environment.
• Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities
• Balances attention to detail and swift execution
• Effective in communication
• Strong in negotiation of desired outcomes
• Can provide perspective and make recommendations.
• Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships.
• Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners.
• Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problems.
• Analytical approach to understand and synthesize data to make impactful outcomes.

WHAT WE DO :

We manufacture Yogi and Choice Organics brand products. Yogi has over 40 tea blends made from 140 exotic spices and botanicals sourced from 100% non-GMO growers around the globe.

These herbal, green, and black teas are formulated for delicious taste and healthful benefits. Choice Organics offers a collection of organic traditional tea, herbal tea, and unique, flavorful organic tea blends.

Choice teas are sourced exclusively from 100% organic and non-GMO growers around the world and are beautifully balanced to perfection for a full-flavored taste experience.

East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents.

We honor diversity and inclusion. The strength of our people and our guiding principles contribute to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.

Please apply directly on our Career Site. We look forward to connecting with you soon!