Regulatory Affairs Specialist (14-months contract)

Nestlé; Richmond Hill; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Regulatory Affairs professional to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance for natural health products, providing regulatory feedback on product innovations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory affairs, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate the Canadian regulatory environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to improving the quality of life through nutritional therapy.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the NHP industry.
• Understanding of Canadian Food and Drugs Act and NHP Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory feedback on product innovations and renovations.
• Ensure compliance of formulations, raw materials, and finished products.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

NHP Labeling

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University degree in Science

Post-graduate Diploma in Regulatory Affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP-Recipe Management

Veeva

Job description

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Health Science Canada
Location: Remote

A little bit about us
Nestlé Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve the management of health for consumers, patients and our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people’s lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working

Position Summary:
This role will be part of the Regulatory Affairs Operations group and support Nestlé Health Science Canada’s natural health products (NHP) and ensure the compliance of assigned brands and projects
from formulation through post-launch activities.

A day in the life:

You will be responsible for providing regulatory feedback on product innovations and renovations, preparing
product license applications, reviewing NHP and food labelling and advertising for compliance while collaborating across functions to maximize patient and consumer outcomes.

• Ensure regulatory compliance of formulations, raw materials and finished products, labels and other product
• communications (e.g., eCommerce, website) during Innovation and Renovation projects.
• Assess product related claims and prepare substantiation dossiers (where required)
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to cross-functional partners (including Medical Affairs, Technical, Application Group, Quality, Legal, US and global counterparts) for assigned brands including natural health products.
• Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Regulatory team by maintaining compliance tools, updating policies and procedures, and striving for continuous improvement to enable products to get to market quickly.
• Keep abreast of the Canadian regulatory environment and significant international developments from health agencies (such as the US FDA), scientific authorities (such as IOM and EFSA), and international standard setting organizations, sharing this regulatory knowledge internally

Role Requirements

• University degree in Science or related discipline. An advanced degree or post-graduate Diploma or Certificate from a Regulatory Affairs program are assets.
• 2-4 years of experience in the in the NHP industry, primarily in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, NHP labeling, food labeling, quality or product development.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and Food and Drugs Regulations, NHP Regulations and guidance documents.

Preferred Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint and the ability to quickly learn other technical databases and resources (including SAP-Recipe Management, Veeva, etc.)
• Demonstrates initiative and is proactive; ability to work independently, anticipate needs and be forward thinking.
• Exceptional organizational & efficiency skills – ability to organize work, multi-task, create detailed plans, monitor progress, follow-up and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with superior attention to detail

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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