Global Group Leader, Food Food Contact Materials

TN Germany; Mannheim; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global service provider is seeking a Global Group Leader for Food & Food Contact Materials. This role involves managing regulatory projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in regulatory affairs and excellent leadership skills. The position can be based in Europe, the US, or the UK, offering a dynamic work environment focused on quality and growth.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years professional experience in compliance of food materials.
• Direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of US FDA and EU regulations.

Aufgaben

• Manage food contact regulatory projects from inception to completion.
• Provide regulatory consulting advice to clients.
• Ensure project profitability and quality deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

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Posted:

18.05.2025

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02.07.2025

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Global Group Leader, Food & Food Contact Materials (fmd)

Full or Part Time Europe Experienced Professional August 11, 2023 Remote We are looking for

Global Group Leader, Food & Food Contact Materials (fmd)

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knoell is one of the leading global service providers in offering regulatory registration, clinical development and product development support to clients. Our team of scientific and regulatory experts and extensive network of partners ensures that all the different regulatory requirements are right from the project outset to support our client’s global business. People are at the heart of our family-owned business and our values guide the way to our success. Team spirit and mutual support are very important to us. Our culture is characterised by strong international co-operation, can-do attitude, focus on quality and a growth mindset.

Our strength is to be where it matters - think globally, act locally!

OVERVIEW

This role can be based in Europe, the United States or the United Kingdom. The Group Leader will help build and establish a global, expanding team to support a diverse set of clients globally in their regulatory compliance initiatives for food & food contact materials. This position is accountable for all aspects of complex Regulatory Affairs projects from inception to conclusion, including capacity planning, budgeting and the day-to-day operations of the team. The Group Leader will report to the Head of Division, Food & Food Contact Materials.

YOUR TASKS

·Technical & People Leadership:

oAct as an expert for food & food contact materials regulatory projects based upon international regulatory frameworks

oManage food contact regulatory projects from first client contact to project completion, in order to ensure delivery of projects and quality reports on time to knoell Clients

oProvide regulatory consulting advice to clients and knoell colleagues by utilizing their global regulatory knowledge and experience in the food and food contact service area.

oConduct technical reviews of regulatory compliance assessments and provide regulatory guidance and interpretation based upon existing food and/or food contact regulations

oWorks to set standards with the goal of improving work performance and organizational communication

oManage staff (communication, motivation, feedback, conflict management, performance appraisals)

oOn-board, mentor, train and develop staff; ensure own training and development

oPlan resources; propose hires (and terminations); participate in job interviews in conjunction with other knoell stakeholders

·Budgeting & Capacity Utilization:

oBudget planning together with the global and finance leaders

oCapacity Management of all global direct reports (five)

oUtilize staff efficiently to maximize project profitability without sacrificing quality

oMonitor and optimize the capacities and workloads of the team, in collaboration with global leaders

oEnsure project profitability

oLead and steer the integration of new regulatory experts into global knoell projects

·Business Development & Proposals:

oResponsible for maintaining and expanding the revenue of an existing book of business

oRetain, maintain and expand existing clients

oNetwork with existing and potential clients

oMonitor customers/needs/trends, and communicate with the Head of Division

oResponsible for working with client and proposal authors within the FFCM Team to prepare proposals in a timely manner

oResponsible for cooperating with the proposal support team, project managers, and Head of Division

·Project Oversight:

oUltimately responsible for a client’s satisfaction and ensuring that the final regulatory product is in accordance with the client’s specifications as described in the project proposal

oOrganize project resources, including assembling, coordinating and managing multidisciplinary technical teams, including those in the Departments

oManage project budgets, and capacities

oAnalyze project success together with project controlling and Business Unit Leaders

oProvide regulatory expertise where needed for project success

oProvide excellent and timely communication with knoell team members, clients and regulatory authorities

oMaintain sense of urgency around projects and deliverables

oEnsure timeliness and quality of deliverables

oIdentify project problems and corrective solutions

YOUR PROFILE

Bachelors degree required in a scientific discipline. Advanced degree (MS/PhD) or certification a plus.

At least 5 years professional experience in the compliance and/or authorization of food and/or food contact materials in the national or international regulatory context

Direct supervisory experience preferred

Project management experience or certification (eg., 6 Sigma, PMI) a plus

Working knowledge of US FDA regulations, EU regulations and/or other global regulations for food and food contact as it relates to the compliance and notification process

Experience working with clients as part of a consulting company and/or experience working with suppliers

Extensive experience managing teams and projects

Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to prioritize work

Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills

Excellent language skills in English (spoken and written); additional language skills would be an asset

Ability to work as a key member of global team

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
knoell is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new hires may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

knoell complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruiting department at [emailprotected] .

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