Head of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d), EMEA

JR Germany; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Head of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs for the EMEA region based in Hamburg. This senior role involves overseeing regulatory compliance, leading a talented team, and partnering with innovation leaders to drive product development. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in regulatory affairs, particularly in food law, and possess strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Flexible work arrangements, a competitive salary package, generous vacation policy, and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible Work Arrangements

Generous Vacation Policy

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Recognition Program

Company Pension Plan

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years experience in regulatory affairs in food industry.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German or other EU languages is a plus.
• Strong ability to interpret legislative impact.

Aufgaben

• Lead the SRA function in EMEA and provide regulatory guidance.
• Build relationships with customers and partners for compliance.
• Anticipate and influence regulatory changes in the EU.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Influencing and negotiating

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelors degree/Masters/PhD in Food Science, Food Law/Policy, Biological Sciences

Tools

REACH knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

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Head of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d), EMEA, hamburg

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Client:

Ingredion Germany GmbH

Location:

hamburg, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

13.06.2025

Expiry Date:

28.07.2025

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Job Description:

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

• Team Leadership: Lead the SRA function in EMEA, promoting team recognition, business value and fostering cross-collaboration with internal partners. Play a pivotal role in developing the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Compliance: Minimises risk to the company by providing/obtaining concise regulatory advice to assure inherent compliance and safe products for use in EMEA market. Proactively anticipate regulatory compliance needs and best practice expectations.
• Risk Responsible: Interpret impact and implications of legislation on the business and provide smart guidance to respond to regulatory opportunities/issues/threats. Provide the business with options to achieve regulatory compliance and take calculated risks.
• Business Partnership: Partner with innovation leaders to support product development. Lead strategic planning sessions with business partners, aligning organizational goals and objectives, with SRA department plans.
• Customer Collaboration: Build strong relationships with Customers. Play a key role interacting with regulatory counterparts at customer companies on common areas of interest, providing advantaged, differentiated value.
• Regulatory Insights: Be ahead of the regulation - know the upcoming changes in advance for success in predicting and preparing for them, leveraging dynamic networks.
• External Affairs: Lead interface in key ingredient associations in EU & UK to anticipate, influence and capitalise on regulatory requirements and changes, maximizing business opportunities. Engage in communication, negotiations, and information exchange with regulatory authorities to advance product authorisations providing access to market.
• Concise Communication: Provide fact-based regulatory guidance and recommendations to shape business positions, product messaging & compliant external marketing. Engage in communications on wider innovation and marketing, leveraging insights and knowledge-base on totality of evidence for ingredient opportunities.
• Educated to Bachelors degree level/Masters/PhD, in Food Science, Food Law/ Policy, Biological Sciences, or a relevant field.
• Minimum 10+ year experience in regulatory affairs with experience in the food industry and an understanding of related issues.
• Fully conversant with EU legislation, particularly general food law, novel foods, food additives, food labelling, nutrition & health claims, and associated Codex International Standards. Knowledge of the UK evolving regulatory frameworks and regulations in these areas post-‘Brexit' highly desirable.
• Desirable knowledge in chemical law, i.e. REACH.
• A strong ability to interpret the impact and implications of potential regulations.
• Effective communication skills and an ability in bring clarity to complex regulatory positions.
• Proficient in influencing and negotiating skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to see the big picture and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good judgment and high integrity, with demonstrated appreciation of general business values and ethics.
• Fluent English speaker, advantage to have reading knowledge of German, or additional EU languages.

Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally within a 37-hour work week

Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

Generous Vacation Policy – Take advantage of 30 vacation days each year, plus two additional holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Access health benefits, EGYM Wellpass Membership, savings plans, and resources for your well-being, plus perks like a Profi Ticket, free parking, and secure bicycle accommodations.

Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.

Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they're hired

Company Pension Plan – Secure your future with financial support for retirement.

Company Events – Join in on our Christmas party, family day, or Sustainability day for fun and connection