Senior Specialist SRA Central Europe (f/m/x)

in Mars Wrigley

Department Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

Location: Poznań / Janaszowek / Warszawa

Hybrid working

As an associate of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, the Senior Regulatory Specialist performs a variety of regulatory activities related to raw materials, finished products, product registration, labelling, claims, packaging, and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with applicable food and other product-related laws and regulations in accordance with internal processes and within assigned countries and areas of responsibility. They support the external influencing activities related to the external regulatory affairs in those countries. This position proactively identifies potential regulatory problems, and takes action, as appropriate, to minimize or eliminate such problems and performs other duties to assist in creating a positive scientific and regulatory environment for our products and business goals. Senior Regulatory Specialist also works on innovation and other external projects to address and resolve regulatory issues that impact our products as well as to materialize opportunities to support our growth plans.

This role is part of regional team and will be exposed to entire cluster, consisting of 10 countries.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Has responsibility for assuring ingredients, formulas, labelling, and packaging are in full compliance with laws and regulations as well as internal standards/policies/… in assigned markets;
• Has responsibility for assuring claims are in full compliance with laws and regulations as well as internal standards and policies in assigned markets;
• Supports the external regulatory influencing strategy related to assigned countries/EU in a proactive manner. Works with internal partners to understand priorities and impacts of developing legislation and aligns appropriate external positions. Works with external partners to shape developing policy and legislation in line with our aligned positions;
• Proactively monitors regulatory developments and activities in assigned markets; determines current and expected regulatory status of (new) ingredients and additives; researches interpretations regarding the safety and acceptability of products and ingredients, and assures that SRA databases are up to date and contain the best current information; works internally (including with cross-segment Mars partners) and externally to address and influence proposed regulations to preserve Mar’s freedom to operate;
• Participates on project teams, anticipates regulatory issues and works with legal counsel, consultants, suppliers, and trade associations and other external partners to clarify and resolve these issues. Provides strategic Scientific and Regulatory Affairs advice; takes leadership to materialise opportunities to support our growth plans.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of documentation to regulatory agencies and other external bodies required to substantiate and approve claims and to gain approval of new ingredients as required;
• Represents the company externally in trade organizations to address industry issues and ensure company positions are communicated;
• Leads SRA projects, and assists on more complex projects, some with global scope and impact.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in regulatory affairs with food products, gained either in food or food-supplement/ingredient manufacturing company;
• Proven track record in driving SRA activities across several countries in Europe. This includes excellent knowledge on European food legislation;
• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry or pharmacology but Master’s degree would be preferred;
• Post-graduate studies in food law would be beneficial;
• Experience working with trade associations and government agencies to clarify and resolve regulatory matters is preferred;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with proven track record managing regional stakeholders;
• Fluent Polish and English speaker.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Contract of employment.
• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars.
• Extra savings scheme to support you in long perspective.
• Support in career building through personalized development plan.

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