Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Suntory Oceania; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Oceania seeks an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to drive regulatory strategies for new beverage products across ANZ. You will partner with cross-functional teams to balance compliance, innovation and commercial goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of Australia and NZ regulations, claims substantiation, labeling, and product development support. Hybrid working and development opportunities are offered within a global beverage leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietitian or related field.
• Proven FMCG/regulatory affairs experience in beverage/food/health sectors.
• Clear communicator who can influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of Australia, NZ regulations.
• Experience with claims substantiation, labeling compliance and regulatory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute regulatory strategies for new product development.
• Provide scientific and regulatory guidance on claims, ingredients and labeling.
• Review and approve packaging, marketing materials and claims.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide SME guidance.
• Manage submissions, registrations and notifications with regulatory authorities.
• Monitor emerging regulatory trends and assess business impact.
• Develop and maintain regulatory documentation, SOPs, and compliance processes.
• Engage with industry groups to influence regulators and policy.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Regulatory frameworks

Claims substantiation

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science / Nutrition

Job description

Bringing the best of Suntory to Oceania

By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have created a multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania.

Our 40 market-leading brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, are powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. With full end-to-end control of our portfolio, we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship.

The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist who is passionate about helping great beverage products reach consumers in the right way. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to balance compliance, innovation and commercial outcomes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, supporting and enabling local innovation and the successful launch of products that are in line with ANZ regulations.

What you'll do

• Lead and execute regulatory strategies for new product development
• Provide scientific and regulatory guidance on product claims, ingredients and labelling
• Review and approve packaging, marketing materials and claims
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide subject matter expertise and guidance
• Manage submissions, registrations and notifications with relevant regulatory authorities
• Monitor emerging regulatory trends and assess business impact
• Develop and maintain regulatory documentation, SOPs, and compliance processes
• Engage with industry groups influence regulators for the future and to ensure the business has a seat at the table when it comes to policy and regulatory changes

What you’ll bring

You are a highly analytical and commercially minded regulatory professional who combines scientific expertise with curiosity, agility & strong attention to detail. You don’t just apply regulations, you seek to understand the intent behind them and can translate complex requirements into practical business solutions that bring high-quality & innovation FMCG products to market.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietician or related discipline
• A strong track record of success in a Scientific & Regulatory Affairs within FMCG, beverage, food, or health-related industries
• A clear and confident communicator who can influence stakeholders across different functions, helping teams to understand not only what needs to be done, but why it matters
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Australia, NZ and key global markets
• Proven experience in claims substantiation, labelling compliance and regulatory strategy

What’s in it for you

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• Drive transformation and innovation in a future-fit operating model.
• Generous incentive program for all our permanent employees.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Birthday leave – enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Work in a culture that values diversity, collaboration and growth.
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.