

Senior Director, Specialty Compliance And Ethics - Food Science
Walmart
Posted Saturday, November 8, 2025
Posting ID: 8261_R-2348555
Bentonville, AR
Position Summary...
Join Walmart as the Senior Director of Food Science and Compliance! You will lead development and maintenance of the global food safety science and compliance strategy and related operations building and driving strategic implementation of food safety science and compliance programs and controls.
What you'll do...
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 7 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 4 years' supervisory experience. 5 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Communications
Doctorate: Law, Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Join Walmart as the Senior Director of Food Science and Compliance! You will lead development and maintenance of the global food safety science and compliance strategy and related operations building and driving strategic implementation of food safety science and compliance programs and controls.
What you'll do...
- Lead strategy and execution of food science and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market trends.
- Develop and oversee food safety science and compliance programs, including product specifications, applicable risk assessments, and food product handling procedures.
- Lead and develop a team of food science and compliance professionals.
- Provide global leadership and support across multiple business units, ensuring consistency with Walmart's Global Compliance & Ethics objectives.
- Evaluate and enhance food science and compliance programs to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders including members of merchandising, sourcing, operations, regulatory, and supply chain teams.
- Foster partnerships with research institutions, industry experts, and/or other stakeholders to stay ahead of food science innovation.
- 15+ years of leadership experience in Food Safety Microbiology, Food Toxicology, Food Science, and/or Food Compliance, ideally within large multinational corporations.
- Advanced degree preferred : PhD or Master's in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
- Proven ability to deliver operational efficiencies and strengthen global compliance programs using data and predictive analytics.
- Strategic and influential leadership with a track record of translating complex challenges into actionable solutions in dynamic environments.
- Credibility and trust-building skills, inspiring associates across the organization.
- Action-oriented and resourceful, with the ability to lead change through deep scientific expertise and a strong professional network.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 7 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 4 years' supervisory experience. 5 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Communications
Doctorate: Law, Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.