Regulatory Affairs Manager

buscojobs España; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the pet food industry is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and maintaining relationships with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and various benefits.

Servicios

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Ticket Restaurants

Pension plan

Fully equipped gym

Professional development opportunities

Pet-friendly office

Company celebrations

Formación

• Over 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs in pet food or related industries.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement the Regulatory Cluster Roadmap for compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact.
• Provide regulatory guidance from product conception to approval.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in food science

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in veterinary science

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Quality & Environmental Team, reporting to the Quality & Environmental Director. This newly created role involves collaboration across departments such as Industrial, Sustainability, Purchasing, Marketing, R&D, and Legal.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to develop a deep understanding of regulatory requirements in the pet food industry. The role requires building and maintaining external relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Regulatory Cluster Roadmap for all operating countries and brands, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on projects and management decisions.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and regulatory subjects affecting the business.
• Develop and adapt regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Support strategic disputes, crises, and conflicts with regulatory authorities in collaboration with the legal department.
• Build relationships with regulatory stakeholders, self-regulatory groups, and industry associations.
• Provide regulatory guidance from product conception through artwork approval, integrating compliance early in the process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate compliance into product development.
• Align R&D, Quality Assurance, and Marketing with regulatory frameworks and business goals.
• Monitor ingredients regulations based on emerging business needs.
• Achievement of strategic objectives
• Legal and regulatory strategic advice
• Implementation of the regulatory cluster roadmap
• Compliance with food safety and claims regulations
• Provision of tools for labeling, claims, and advertising management
• Maintain high expertise and empowerment within the regulatory team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulatory affairs, ideally over 5 years in pet food, pharmaceuticals, or human food industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, veterinary science, or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong business acumen, stakeholder engagement, and risk management skills.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model and flexible hours
• Benefits such as Ticket Restaurants, pension plan, fully equipped gym, and more
• Professional development opportunities through our Affinity University platform
• Pet-friendly office environment and company celebrations

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to make a positive impact in the pet food industry!

About Our Company

Affinity Petcare has over 60 years of experience in pet nutrition, with a presence in over 70 countries and a team of more than 1,200 professionals. We are committed to nourishing healthy bonds between pets and people.

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