Victoria Daly
Arrington,TN
Summary
A detail-oriented and performance-driven Regulatory Professional. Registered Dietitian and key team member, with national and international food regulatory, pet nutrition, biotechnology, and process improvement experience. Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Adept at explaining complex details in audience-appropriate and actionable terminology. Expertise includes Regulatory management, US and International regulatory requirements, animal and pet nutrition, biotechnology, EU NFI, FDA NDIN, customer relations, internal alignment, geographic expansion, impact assessments, process improvements, innovations, compliance, regulatory submissions, graphics compliance, team development and training, strategic advisement, vendor and auditor relations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Scientist, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Pet Nutrition
MARS, INC
01.2023 - Current
- Provide tactical regulatory expertise to help bring Innovation and Renovation projects to the market through cross-collaboration with Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Quality Assurance and Product Development. Utilize advanced knowledge of national pet food regulations along with interpretive skills to minimize negative regulatory impact upon the business. Provide technical expertise, risk assessments, and solutions for product labeling, nutrition, and regulatory issues.
- Participate in various claims review discussions to provide broad-based labeling, nutrition guidance, and risk assessment for Mars Pet Nutrition brands to meet product launch timelines
- Utilize advanced knowledge of FDA/AAFCO regulations and the principles of animal nutrition to ensure the technical accuracy of product labels, labeling, and related materials
- Regulatory support for supplier compliance and approval of new ingredients.
Manager of Regulatory Affairs
DEMETRIX, INC
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the successful implementation and execution of regulatory plans to support product approval and commercialization in the food and cosmetics industries.
- Managed and monitored in vitro and in vivo studies with CROs for the rare cannabinoid space, i.e., ADME, Ames, micronucleus, 14 and 90 day toxicity studies.
- Involved in evaluating activities necessary for EU Novel Food and US FDA New Dietary Ingredients.
- Involved in organizing EU REACH filing for manufacturing in the European Union.
Regulatory Manager
VIDEKA LLC.
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Author and implement regulatory processes and documentation to successfully add new customers in new geographies.
- Led regulatory compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented risk assessment strategies to identify potential regulatory challenges.
- Monitored changes in regulations, providing timely updates and strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
- Actively participated in industry associations, staying current on emerging trends and changes in the regulatory landscape.
- Championed a culture of compliance by regularly communicating expectations and progress updates to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinated responses to inquiries from regulators or other external parties, ensuring accurate information was provided in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to maintain ongoing compliance as new regulations were introduced or updated, ensuring continuous adaptability.
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
LAMB-WESTON, INC.
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led the review and approval of ingredients, product formulation, specifications, and product packaging for technical labeling compliance within the US.
- Led migration of labeling and regulatory function to ESHA Genesis software, providing training to 15 food scientists in recipe development in the tool.
- Reviewed and approved all raw ingredient nutrition and regulatory data into the system.
- Worked with suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure compliant documentation (nutritional statements, ingredient breakdown, allergen statement, etc.) for ingredients and formulas.
- Provided regulatory guidance for product ideation for cross-functional groups such as marketing, packaging, and product development.
- Supported categories across the business, including fried potato products and frozen vegetables.
- Maintained professional nutrition certifications and registrations to stay abreast of evolving policies on a national level and their impacts on the business.
Labeling Compliance Specialist
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Reviewed, interpreted, and evaluated daily up to 30 food labels, nutrition labels, ingredient statements, allergen statements, and other food labeling aspects to ensure compliance with relevant food regulations.
- Provided written assessments of label deficiencies and compliance results. Provided regulatory consultation on labeling compliance customer inquiries or projects.
- Reviewed and consulted on label compliance for organic, natural, gluten-free, non-GMO claims, nutrient content claims, and other claims.
- Developed and consulted on nutrition facts labels, ingredient statements, and allergen declarations.
- Developed and provided technical information to customers as needed.
- Addressed emerging regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling and ensure compliance with current and evolving regulations.
- Communicated cross-functionally regarding current and emerging food labeling issues and opportunities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food labeling regulations, regulatory activity, and trends. Use of online proofing systems, Genesis R&D.
Outpatient Dietitian
FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted diabetes education and nutrition counseling for all life stages and a variety of medical conditions.
Renal Dietitian
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed and educated patients with chronic renal failure. Managed nutrient deficiencies and corrected within protocol and scope of practice, and participate in the interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
- Developed personalized nutrition care plans for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Labeling Consultant
WILLIAM BARR & ASSOCIATES
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Contract placement at W.K. Kellogg Institute in Nutrition Labeling and Regulatory Compliance. Provided Nutrition Labeling & Regulatory Compliance guidance to product development, packaging and graphics teams, and marketing representatives.
- Cross-functionally collaborated, to develop and launch adult cereal products, and provide support in other food forms.
- Participated in bilingual labeling projects as well as frequent communication with team members in Mexico to launch unique products in the US.
- Utilized nutrition knowledge and research skills to document and analyze the information provided for communication for regulatory compliance.
- Involved in many high visibility projects that required internal and external customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Dietetics, Cum Laude
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2011
Skills
- Regulatory Management
- US Regulations
- International Regulations
- Regulatory Deliverables
- Pet / Animal Nutrition
- Label Review / Generation
- Label Accuracy / Consistency
- Vendor Ingredient Review
- Vendor Documentation
- Regulatory Advisement
- Emerging Regulatory Requirements
- Product Registration
- Audits / Inspections
- SOP Development / Monitoring
- Product Launch / New Markets
- Training / Mentoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Biotechnology
- Regulatory compliance
- Product labeling
- Risk assessment
- FDA regulations
- Ingredient approval
- AAFCO standards
- Nutritional analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Labeling guidelines
- Technical documentation
- Supplier compliance
- Data interpretation
- Product development support
- Continuous education
- Training and mentoring
- Results analysis
- Research management
- Technical presentations
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
Certification
- ESHA Genesis R&D Professional and Advanced Certification (2019)
- Washington State Department of Health, Dietitian Certification (2019 - Present)
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member (2013 - Present)
- North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition (2015 - Present)
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registration (2013 - Present)
Timeline
Senior Scientist, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Pet Nutrition
MARS, INC
01.2023 - Current
Manager of Regulatory Affairs
DEMETRIX, INC
01.2022 - 01.2022
Regulatory Manager
VIDEKA LLC.
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
LAMB-WESTON, INC.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Labeling Compliance Specialist
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
01.2017 - 01.2018
Outpatient Dietitian
FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS
01.2016 - 01.2017
Renal Dietitian
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
01.2015 - 01.2016
Labeling Consultant
WILLIAM BARR & ASSOCIATES
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science Degree - Dietetics, Cum Laude
Western Michigan University