Job Description:POLITICO is seeking a
Senior Research Manager to help lead part of its regulatory intelligence and information services product,
AgencyIQ. Since its founding in early 2020, AgencyIQ has quickly become the premier source of regulatory intelligence and analysis for professionals working in the life sciences and food industries.
As a subject matter expert in
U.S. food regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration, Department of Agriculture, and state agencies, the Senior Research Manager will be responsible for analyzing the relevance of regulatory changes and developments, articulating the type and degree of impact on food companies, and providing contextualization to an audience of knowledgeable regulatory intelligence professionals.
The Senior Research Manager will join a team of experienced researchers responsible producing a mix of daily content, in-depth research, weekly insights, directed deliverables and presentations. The role will cover a variety of food related regulatory topics includinglabeling, ingredients, packaging, nutrition, safety, and compliance.
What You'll Do- Produce daily (3-4 per week) topical intelligence articles and other content for our subscribers based on emerging regulatory and legislative developments related to food regulatory topics
- Serve as a subject matter specialist on several food topics for AgencyIQ (e.g., labeling, packaging, nutrition, ingredients, safety, compliance, etc.)
- Lead or participate in the development and delivery of in-depth analysis, deep-dive research, webinars and email newsletters
- Collaborate with other members of the AgencyIQ research team focused on chemical, food and life sciences regulation
- Participate in subscriber- and prospect-facing events, briefings, and business development activities
What you'll needRequired:- Have 5+ years' experience analyzing U.S. food regulations, guidance and policies from the FDA, USDA, and state authorities (e.g., working for a company, trade group, regulator, or consulting company).
- Have prior experience writing about regulatory developments in a deadline-driven environment for an executive or industry audience (e.g., for an internal company newsletter or for externally-facing publications);
- A strong affinity for writing - efficiently and effectively, and for a business or policy audience - paired with a knowledge of (and passion for) regulation and regulatory policy
- Experience and comfort working in fast-paced, research-driven environments in which daily delivery of regulatory analyses is the norm
- An excellent working knowledge of food regulatory frameworks and processes (and in particular the FDA) and capable of delivering expert insights to our knowledgeable subscribers
- Find enjoyment in reading, analyzing, writing, speaking and learning about challenging or new regulatory topics; Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred:- Have an advanced degree or certification related to food science, law or policy (i.e., a JD, PhD, or relevant master's degree); or
- Have prior experience working in media, including as a journalist or writing a product widely read by others (i.e., a business intelligence product or internal newsletter).
- Experience presenting on regulatory topics to a variety of different audience types (small groups, large groups) in different environments (virtual and in-person)
Compensation: $135-160k Annual Base. The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
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Posting date:2026-11-03
Title:Senior Research Manager, Food Regulation
