Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Loblaw Brands - Quality Assurance, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Brampton, ON - 4 days in office.

Overview The Senior Director, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs is a pivotal leader responsible for shaping and executing the scientific and regulatory strategy for Loblaw's private label products across all categories (food and non‑food – natural health products, OTCs, medical devices, cosmetics, and personal care). This role drives scientific excellence, regulatory foresight, and enables innovation to accelerate product development, amplify brand trust, and secure a competitive advantage in the Canadian market.

The position leads a high‑performing team, fosters critical external partnerships, and ensures the highest standards of compliance and customer‑centricity.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership

Leverage scientific expertise and evidence to pioneer cutting-edge solutions and power strategic initiatives.

Brand trust & customer‑centricity:

Elevate trust through evidence‑based claims and storytelling.

Strategic partnerships

Enhance partnerships to accelerate innovation and unlock market leadership.

Shape future food

Enable emerging novel foods and disruptive technical solutions.

Regulatory Excellence & Advocacy:

Lead regulatory expertise, engage with bodies and industry associations, and influence Canada’s regulatory reform.

Regulatory readiness

Ensure readiness‑focused plans for all active files impacting Loblaw Brands.

Technical implementation

Lead implementation of regulatory and strategic initiatives.

Risk Management & Brand Integrity:





Implement robust risk assessment frameworks, optimize mitigation, provide proactive guidance, and enhance processes for speed to market.

Leadership Competencies

Enables Strategic Agility

Anticipate future trends and develop innovative strategies.

Drives Vision and Purpose

Communicate an impactful vision.

Cultivates Innovation

Foster a climate of big thinking.

Translates Complex Technical Concepts

Communicate clearly to executives.

Builds Collaborative Relationships

Leverage relationships to drive results.

Develops Talent

Coach and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

Master's in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or related discipline.

Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership in Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Affairs within food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.

Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams with a culture of innovation.

Extensive knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment.

Track record of stakeholder engagement with regulatory bodies (Health Canada, CFIA) and industry associations.

Exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation skills.

Compensation Hiring Range: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year.

EEO & Accessibility We are committed to creating accessible environments for colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment.

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

📌 Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (Winnipeg)
🏢 Loblaw Companies
📍 Winnipeg