Compliance Manager – Innovation & Product Compliance

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Company/Location Overview

Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid working model)

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Compliance Manager – Global Innovation & Product Compliance will own and drive global regulatory compliance strategy across product labeling, formulations, and market entry requirements as Sazerac expands its international footprint.

This role operates as a key global subject matter expert, supporting multi-region product launches across EMEA and APAC, and partnering closely with Legal, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to enable compliant, efficient, and scalable product innovation.

The ideal candidate brings a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex regulatory environments—balancing risk mitigation with speed-to-market and commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own global product and labeling compliance across multiple jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC), including review and approval of labels, formulas, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner cross-functionally to define compliant pathways for new product introductions, enabling faster and more efficient market entry.
• Identify and leverage regulatory and excise/tax optimization opportunities to support cost efficiencies and competitive advantage.
• Drive strategic initiatives to simplify product portfolios (SKU rationalization) while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and interpret evolving global regulatory frameworks (including EU and country-specific requirements) and translate insights into actionable business guidance.
• Build and standardize scalable compliance tools, templates, and processes to support consistent global execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact with regulatory authorities and external advisors, ensuring strong external relationships and alignment.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry (alcohol/beverage, CPG, food & beverage, or related sector).
• Hands-on experience with product labeling, formula compliance, and regulatory submissions across multiple international markets.
• Experience navigating cross-border regulatory requirements and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound judgment in complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive decision-making.
• Ability to operate with ownership and autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or formal education in Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Law, or related field.
• Experience working with EU and international regulatory frameworks.

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