About the role

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs to lead our regulatory function and compliance strategy across dietary supplement and consumer health product lines. This is a high-ownership role. You'll report directly to the Director of Legal & Strategy, lead the regulatory team, and serve as a critical cross-functional partner to Legal, R&D, Innovation, Marketing, Quality, and Operations.

You bring deep knowledge of FDA regulations governing dietary supplements, strong instincts for risk, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance. You're as comfortable building infrastructure as you are navigating a thorny claims question on a tight timeline.

What you'll do

Regulatory Leadership

• Lead regulatory strategy and submissions for new and existing dietary supplement products, including structure/function claims substantiation, label review, and 75-day notifications to FDA.
• Monitor and interpret evolving FDA, FTC, and international regulations (Health Canada, EU) to proactively identify compliance risks and translate them into internal guidance and SOPs.
• Manage and lead regulatory team members, providing oversight on day-to-day tasks, professional development guidance, and quality review of deliverables.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with R&D, Innovation, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to provide proactive regulatory guidance throughout the product development and launch lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Legal on product claims, advertising compliance, and go-to-market strategy, ensuring regulatory rigor without slowing down the business.
• Serve as the regulatory voice in product launch processes, flagging issues early and bringing solutions, not just problems.
• Proactively manage team capacity, anticipating bandwidth constraints, redistributing workload, and communicating trade-offs before they become obstacles for cross-functional partners. 

Compliance Infrastructure

• Build and maintain regulatory documentation, SOPs, and internal guidance frameworks that scale with Ritual's growth.
• Ensure labeling, packaging, and marketing materials meet all applicable regulatory requirements before launch.
• Drive continuous improvement in how we manage regulatory risk across the product lifecycle.

Who you are

You thrive at the intersection of science, compliance, and business. You give clear, well-reasoned guidance — not just citations. You see regulatory constraints as design inputs, not roadblocks. You're a strategic partner, not a gatekeeper.

• Detail-Oriented: You care about the details—because you know they add up to better, more trustworthy outcomes.
• Strategically minded. You anticipate regulatory hurdles early and shape strategy before problems arise. You come with solutions.
• Clear Communicator: You express ideas clearly and thoughtfully—whether in writing, speaking, or storytelling. You tailor messages to your audience and make complex concepts easy to understand.
• Empowered Collaborator: You work across teams with trust and respect. You challenge ideas constructively, co-create solutions, and move projects forward through collective effort.
• Proactive: You anticipate needs, take ownership, and ask for support when needed. You keep momentum even without constant direction.
• A team leader. You invest in the people around you. You give feedback directly and develop your team members with intention.

What you'll need

• 5–8 years of regulatory affairs experience in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, pharma, or consumer health products.
• At least 1–2 years in a role with people leadership responsibilities.
• Deep working knowledge of FDA regulations governing dietary supplements (DSHEA, 21 CFR Part 111, structure/function claim requirements) and FTC advertising guidelines.
• Experience managing regulatory submissions, label review, and cross-functional product launches end to end.
• Bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, food science, or related field.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Health Canada NHP regulations and EU food supplement frameworks.
• Experience in a DTC or eCommerce environment.
• Prior experience operating as a solo or lead regulatory function - building processes, not just following them.
• Prior experience working within AI systems (Claude, Notion AI, etc.).

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed above. We're committed to building a diverse team and recognize that skills can be developed in many different ways.

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Compensation

Pay Range:  $144,500 - $185,000

Your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. The salary range represents the entire compensation range for this position. Exact compensation will depend on a number of factors, which may include the successful candidate's skills, level, years of experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. This role is also eligible for equity + generous benefits + 401k + unlimited PTO etc - see our list of perks/ benefits below.

What We Offer

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA
• Mental health support via Wellness Coach and Calm Health
• Pet insurance discount
• 10 Wellness Days per Year (Final Friday of every month)
• Free Ritual subscription during your tenure
• Annual Wellness Stipend
• Monthly wellness activities

Financial & Career Support

• 401(k) Match (up to 4%)
• Equity participation through stock options
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• New Hire Work From Home Stipend

Family & Flexibility

• 5 months of gender-neutral parental leave for eligible team members
• Flex Time for birthing parents
• Family Planning via Maven Clinic
• Monthly Childcare Allowance

Time Off

• Unlimited PTO (with a 10-day minimum to recharge)
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Additional company time off for holidays that fall around a weekend
• Winter Break (Christmas - New Years)
• Holiday Diversity Policy
• 2 Days to volunteer (Days of Action)
• Focus Fridays for self-development and deep work