Dasha Cherry, MSc

Experience

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  The Vitamin Store

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2012

  Natural Health Product Sales Associate
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  University of Guelph

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  Graduate Teaching Assistant
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  University of Guelph

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Senior Research Scientist
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  Seroyal International Inc.

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Coordinate multiple regulatory label projects in a fast paced environment. • Resolve various regulatory challenges associated with conflicting country specific regulations. • Closely work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to strategically resolve discrepancies, finalize and approve product formulations for new and existing products.• Attend to and resolve various technical product questions and inquiries from clients. • Ensure full compliance of Canadian and US NHP/ Dietary Supplements, cosmetic and food labels in accordance to the NNHPD, FDA and CFIA Regulations• Independently complete comprehensive label, product formulation and licence reviews with great attention to detail.

  • Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

    Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Regulatory Affairs Associate

    Aug 2012 - Mar 2014
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  Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.

  Apr 2015 - now

  • Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of products across various jurisdictions, including Canada, US, Australia and EU • Help with professional growth of direct reports by motivating, guiding and developing their technical and soft skills.• Strategize with cross-functional teams to help bring innovative, competitive and compliant products to market, while working within tight launch deadlines. • Oversee product registration, labeling, formula and ingredient compliance• Liaise with government regulatory bodies, external consultants and legal counsel • Assess risk and provide recommendations to the business on various compliance and regulatory topics. • Manage multiple high-level regulatory projects at a time while working in a fast paced environment• Monitor global regulatory updates as well as relevant litigation trends and advise the business accordingly• Oversee regulatory requests for international customers in SEA, MENA and LATAM regions Show less • Regulatory team lead for Canadian, Australian and EU markets• Provide mentorship to one direct report through training, guidance and motivation• Support new business ventures in EU and Australia• Oversee ingredient, formula and label reviews for Canada, US, EU, Australia, Mexico, and India. • Ensure timely and accurate submissions of our Canadian PLAs and Australian AUSTL’s• Spearhead the development of the company’s first Australian compliant food products in accordance with the FSANZ regulations. • Successfully managed the renewal of the Canadian Site Licence• Managed company’s first TMA submissions for Ready-to-drink products in Canada. Show less • Team lead for all Canadian product licence applications, site licence amendments and other Canadian regulatory projects. • Review and approve new ingredients, formulations and labels for compliance in US, Canada and some international markets.• Project lead for third party certifications including NSF, Non-GMO Project, and USDA Organic Certification. • Support international customers, specifically within the Middle East, by coordinating and over-seeing regulatory documentation requests for export and registrations. • Advise on various day-to-day regulatory issues while working with cross-functional teams in a high paced environment. Show less

  • Regulatory Affairs Manager

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Regulatory Affairs Supervisor

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Regulatory Affairs Associate

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2016