Regulatory Affairs Scientist

PepsiCo; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Scientist to ensure compliance of ingredients and labeling for its brands. This role involves collaboration with various functions and requires a Bachelor of Science along with regulatory experience. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Support for professional growth

Sustainability goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of foods regulatory affairs experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Food and Drug regulations.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory expertise to brands under the FritoLay portfolio.
• Review and approve ingredient specifications and claims.
• Manage packaging timelines with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Influencing skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science, Food Science, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Regulatory and product lifecycle management software

Job description

Overview

The role of Regulatory Affairs Scientist,is responsible for ensuring faultless compliance of ingredients, formulas and labeling for several brands within PepsiCo Canada. This team is critical to the innovation/renovation process from ideas all the way through to launch. You will have the opportunity to interact regularly with many other functions including but not limited to product development, marketing, supply chain, and legal.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

Reporting into the PepsiCo Foods Canada Regulatory Manager, the primary focus of this position is to provide regulatory expertise to brands under the FritoLay portfolio. This includes review and approval of ingredient specifications, creation of ingredient statements, nutrition facts tables, substantiating claims and approving. The position will involve work with a variety of R&D and cross-functional stakeholders and managing packaging timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, ideally in fields of Nutrition Science, Food Science, Engineering or equivalent as minimum
• Minimum 2 years of foods regulatory affairs experience is required, with strong knowledge of Canadian Food and Drug regulations
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong collaborating and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize workload, balance multiple tasks, conduct calculated risk assessments and work independently
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meet aggressive timelines
• Previous experience working in product specification, regulatory and/or product lifecycle management software

Why work at PepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move,and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.