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Sr Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Health & Wellness
Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/09/2026
Job Categories: Finance/Economics, Government and Policy, Executive Management
Job Description
Sr Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Health & Wellness
Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Health & Wellness - Chicago, IL

PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Health & Wellness (H&W) is the most senior Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) role responsible for the ADM Health and Wellness portfolio. This role sits on the Global ADM RSA leadership team, as well as the H&W Leadership Team and plays a vital role in shaping and executing the regulatory strategy and direction of global ADM H&W business. ADM’s H&W business consists of a robust portfolio of ingredients and products for both humans and animals, including pre-pro-post biotics, supplements, botanicals and naturally based ingredients. The H&W portfolio includes microbiome solutions and specialty health products and ingredients such as prebiotic dietary fibers, plant- and nutritional oils, mixed tocopherols and vitamin E, sterols, sterol esters, isoflavones, natural preservation systems, etc.

Responsibilities:
  • Directs the global H&W regulatory team across North America, Europe and Asia
  • Leads the Regulatory & Scientific Affairs functional interface and engagement with the H&W business unit
  • Leverages RSA to protect ADM’s H&W business and enable growth and innovation of the ADM’s H&W business
  • Collaborates with the broader regulatory community and partner functions within ADM to advance the H&W business needs
  • Engages with external partners, customers and industry associations, to advance ADM’s H&W business vision and mission
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporting the business
  • Oversight and direction of the RSA H&W team in alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements to enable dossier development, regulatory submissions, claims substantiation, enabling market entry and maintenance of regulatory aspects across the portfolio
  • Develop and deploy RSA strategy, annual business plan and ‘big rocks’ for the global H&W business
  • Collaborate and contribute to the Corporate RSA leadership and global function, enabling function-to-business partnership, resource and expertise optimization, driving efficiency and effectiveness, etc
  • Work with the function and H&W Leadership to align on annual people, trade association, travel, consultant, etc budget
  • Support M&A and JV due diligence as requested by RSA and H&W business leadership
  • Ensure that the RSA H&W teams are maintaining current and relevant regulatory database(s) for business partners (Operations, Marketing, Product Development and Applications, R&D, innovation)
  • Collaborate with the Animal/Pet Nutrition RSA team to support the H&W Pet ingredients and products
  • Advise and support quality, marketing and product management departments to ensure regulatory compliance of raw materials, products and communication/marketing materials
  • Collaborate with global regulatory network to confirm regulatory compliance for new ingredients and products based on country of sale and intended use
  • Ensure regulatory compliance of H&W portfolio including MSDS, labelling, claims, declarations, etc in alignment with regulatory and other standards/requirements for country of sale and intended use
  • Leverage and implement processes, systems and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness
  • Keep RSA H&W community and H&W business updated on emerging issues, key accomplishments, regulatory barriers, etc
  • Implement appropriate RSA H&W engagement, training and succession initiatives
  • Reply to internal and external regulatory enquiries on ADM H&W products adequately and timeously
Ensuring market authorization for ingredients and finished products
  • Actively participate in H&W Industry Associations to advance regulatory opportunities and market access for the ADM H&W portfolio
  • Support the preparation of authorization and renewal dossiers in partnership with key functions; Science & Technology, Marketing, Product Management, etc
  • Define regulatory strategy to accelerate market launch of new specialty offerings, ingredients and finished products in collaboration with regional teams and external consultants
Professional Associations network
  • Engage with external partners (regulatory bodies, trade associations) in coordination with the global RSA leadership and regional H&W teams to represent the company and advance ADM’s H&W priorities
  • Proactively identify and socialize key scientific and regulatory headwinds and tailwinds that may impact ADM’s H&W business/portfolio and advice the business to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities
EDUCATION:
  • Advanced university degree in relevant scientific area e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition
  • PhD a plus
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
  • 15+ years of experience working with U.S. regulation of food and/or dietary supplement ingredients or products
  • At least 3 years of International (Europe and/or Asia) Nutrition Regulatory and Scientific Affairs experience
  • Leadership and team management experience
  • Ability to work in a team environment and having a cross-cultural approach
  • Strong, analytical and problem-solving regulatory skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a very good command of both written and spoken English
  • Computer skills and excellent user knowledge in business relevant software
  • Strong business acumen and attention to detail
  • Recognized by internal and industry peers as source of H&W regulatory knowledge
ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Understanding of regulatory landscape and potential implications of the current and future H&W business and portfolio
  • Strong presentation and communication skills that can relate complex regulatory topics to non-regulatory audiences with relevant business context
  • Ability to focus priorities and work under pressure so as to meet deadlines
  • Ability to identify key employee’s capabilities and distribute work and responsibilities capitalizing on experience and expertise
  • Strategic and out-of-the-box thinking
  • Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with open minded approach
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Contact Information
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI...
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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