Regulatory Affairs Consultant – Food & Dietary Supplements

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Consultant to lead the regulatory strategy and product registration for a premium sports nutrition and dietary supplements brand launching in Costa Rica. This contract‑based position will work closely with company leadership, international manufacturers, logistics providers, and external partners to ensure full compliance and market readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute end‑to‑end regulatory strategy for importing and commercializing dietary supplements in Costa Rica.
• Prepare and submit product registrations to the Ministry of Health, including all required documentation.
• Review product formulations, ingredient lists, labels, nutritional information, and marketing claims for compliance.
• Identify regulatory risks and propose compliant alternatives.
• Coordinate collection, validation, and submission of certificates (Free Sale, Analysis, GMP, technical specs, ingredient declarations).
• Liaise with government authorities, customs brokers, logistics providers, and testing laboratories throughout the approval process.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on implications for current and future product launches.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in food, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, or pharmaceuticals.
• Proven track record obtaining product registrations in Costa Rica.
• Strong knowledge of Costa Rican regulations for imported food and dietary supplements.
• Experience working directly with the Ministry of Health and other regulatory bodies.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and intermediate to advanced English.

Required skills

• Regulatory affairs expertise for food and dietary supplements.
• Knowledge of Costa Rican food supplement regulations.
• Experience preparing and submitting registration dossiers.
• Ability to review ingredient compliance and labeling requirements.