Steven Traylor

About Steven Traylor

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I deliver solid results in the leadership of regulatory affairs, with well over a decades of experience in executive roles guiding regulatory compliance for highly successful companies in the agriculture, livestock, and pet nutrition verticals. My success is driven by my ability to build highly effective strategies to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements at the local, state, federal, and international levels. SUMMARY Engaging Regulatory Affairs Executive possessing a winning blend of experience that spans team leadership, training, and research trials, coupled with an exceptional command of state, federal, and international regulations governing the industry. Leverages a unique mix of strategic, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels excellence in the workplace. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Presently leads regulatory affairs at a $2.3B large scale global producer of pet nutrition and subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive. Manages 8 professionals engaged in regulatory support, claims, and import/export operations for a portfolio of over 300 products. Substantiates product and packaging claims for therapeutic pet foods, working with the Legal, Marketing, and R&D departments to review literature and execute research trials to build data. Specialties: Leadership, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Product Development, International Compliance, Product Labeling, Product Packaging, Marketing

Experience

1. Company Owner

   Regulatory Consulting

   Aug 2015 — Present · Topeka, KS, US

   Highly knowledgeable and skilled regulatory consultant who understands the importance of corporate compliance with laws and regulations. Professional with a very analytical mind and excellent planning skills. Possesses a Bachelor\'s Degree and Master’s Degree in Feed Science and Management and a Doctorate in Animal Science. Past Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Board of Directors and committee member or industry liaison on key AAFCO committees. Extensive knowledge of the regulations and laws concerning feed ingredients, animal feed and pet food safety as promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration FDA. Knowledge about the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), and State regulations. Excellent written and oral communication abilities. High level of interpersonal skills allows collaborative work with managers, sales people and company executives. Acts as a liaison with the FDA and AAFCO. First-hand experience in dealing with product recalls. Ability to apply advanced strategic techniques to project completion. Global understanding of animal feed safety and registration.

Education

• University of Kentucky

  PhD, Animal Science, Swine Nutrition

  1997 — 2000

• Kansas State University

  BS, Grain Science - Feed Science & Management

  1991 — 1994

• Kansas State University

  MS, Grain Science - Feed Science & Management

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Vaccines
• Manufacturing
• Sop
• Quality Control
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Biotechnology
• Capa
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Microbiology
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Food Industry
• Lifesciences
• Formulation
• Fda
• Cmc Regulatory Affairs
• Food Science
• Quality System
• Quality Auditing
• Haccp
• Science
• Ingredients
• Gmp
• R&D
• Regulatory Affairs
• Regulatory Requirements
• Veterinary Medicine
• Ce Marking
• Life Sciences