Program Specialist Jobs in Idaho

INTRODUCTION

The Regulatory Sr. Specialist plays a key role in ensuring compliance for Melaleuca’s international product portfolio. This individual will manage regulatory affairs for global markets—especially Mexico—overseeing product classification, regulation monitoring, dossier preparation, submissions, renewals, and compliance support. The ideal candidate will have strong regulatory knowledge in food/dietary supplements, cosmetics, or home-care products; excellent project-management skills; and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external authorities.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage international regulatory affairs for assigned markets such as Mexico, including product classification, regulation monitoring, risk analysis, and regulatory advising.
- Lead the regulatory process for new market launches, from initiation through implementation: conduct regulation research, manage timelines, create dossiers, submit documentation, maintain correspondence with consultants and government authorities, and ensure timely renewals.
- Serve as a regulatory subject-matter expert and advisor to Marketing, Operations, R&D, and QA teams on formulation, labeling, packaging, quality, and other regulatory issues.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders—including HQ Operations, local staff, and consultants—to issue USMCA Country of Origin letters and secure import permits for dietary supplements.
- Review product labels and marketing materials to ensure compliance while optimizing marketing appeal and claims.
- Evaluate and approve country-specific product testing specifications for all product categories.
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory updates, guidance documents, and standards; provide comprehensive analysis and preventive recommendations.
- Brief internal stakeholders on key regulatory developments and emerging global compliance trends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Strong regulatory knowledge and analytical skills in food/dietary supplements, cosmetics, or home-care chemical products.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or legal discipline preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated cultural sensitivity and cross-functional collaboration experience.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage projects across international markets, time zones, and functions.
- Ability to handle a high workload efficiently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, especially in the creation and maintenance of product dossiers and filing systems.
- Solid project-management, critical-thinking, and analytical-evaluation capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).