Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Senior Scientist

Kerry Group; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Leipzig, Germany, seeks an experienced Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Senior Scientist to help bring innovative biotechnology ingredients to market safely and compliantly.

Join the Kerry Biotechnology Centre (KBC) and work at the intersection of science, regulation and business to support registration, documentation and regulatory dossiers across global markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Toxicology, Nutrition, Regulatory Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with regulated food ingredients (enzymes, additives, flavourings, feed additives or novel foods).
• Experience preparing regulatory documentation, product registrations, and regulatory dossiers.
• Fluent English (C1); German language skills are advantageous.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory documentation and registration activities for regulated food ingredient portfolios.
• Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation, regulatory submissions and scientific dossiers.
• Coordinate information and input from internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage timelines, data requests and regulatory project activities to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Prepare concise summaries and supporting documentation for internal and external use.
• Ensure regulatory records and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and assess their impact on products and business activities.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and Commercial teams.

Education

Food Science degree

Regulatory Science degree

Job description

Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Senior Scientist

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Help Shape the Future of Innovative Food Ingredients

Are you passionate about applying your scientific expertise in food safety and regulatory science to bring innovative food ingredients to market safely and compliantly?

Do you enjoy working with scientific and technical data, asking the right questions, and translating complex information into practical solutions?

If so, we'd love to hear from you. Join our Regulatory & Scientific Affairs team at the Kerry Biotechnology Centre (KBC) in Leipzig, Germany.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive regulatory professional who can navigate complex scientific and regulatory topics, drive projects forward with confidence, and contribute to the successful commercialisation of innovative biotechnology-based ingredients.

Whether your experience lies in food enzymes, feed additives, food additives, flavourings, novel foods, or related ingredient categories, you will play an important role in helping bring innovative biotechnology solutions to market in a safe, compliant, and commercially successful way.

About Kerry and Our Biotechnology Business

Kerry is a global leader in Taste & Nutrition, partnering with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Biotechnology is a key pillar of Kerry's growth strategy, creating exciting opportunities across enzymes, fermentation, bioprocessing, and science-led ingredient innovation.

Within Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, you will work at the intersection of science, regulation, and business, supporting the responsible development and commercialisation of innovative products across global markets.

Key responsibilities

• Support regulatory documentation and registration activities for regulated food ingredient portfolios.
• Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation, regulatory submissions and scientific dossiers.
• Coordinate information and input from internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage timelines, data requests and regulatory project activities to ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
• Prepare concise summaries, progress updates and supporting documentation for internal and external use.
• Ensure regulatory records and documentation remain accurate, complete and up to date.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on products, projects and business activities.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and Commercial teams.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time position with long-term career prospects
• A modern workplace at the Kerry Biotechnology Centre, combining office, laboratory and production facilities in a prime location in Leipzig
• Comprehensive onboarding and training to support your success
• An international and collaborative working environment that encourages ownership, continuous learning and professional development
• Regular team events and an attractive benefits package, including public transport support and cycle-to-work scheme options

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Toxicology, Nutrition, Regulatory Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Several years of experience working with regulated food ingredients, such as enzymes, additives, flavourings, feed additives or novel foods.
• Experience preparing and managing regulatory documentation, product registrations, technical data packages and regulatory dossiers.
• Good understanding of chemical and microbiological aspects of food safety and food manufacturing.
• Strong organisational skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across multiple functions.
• Fluent English language skills (minimum C1 level); German language skills would be advantageous.