Regulatory Affairs Manager

Affinity Petcare SA; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead compliance efforts in the pet food sector. This role involves designing regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance across multiple brands, and fostering relationships with regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in regulatory affairs, particularly in the food industry, and possess strong communication skills in both English and Spanish. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and quality in pet nutrition, and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Servicios

Ticket Restaurants

Fully equipped Gym

Breakfast and fresh fruit

Affinity University platform

Pet-friendly office

Celebrations & Fun

Formación

• 5+ years in regulatory affairs, preferably in the pet food or related industry.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement regulatory compliance strategies across operating countries.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations.

Conocimientos

Regulatory Affairs

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Food Science

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Quality & Environmental Team, who will report to the Quality & Environmental Director. In this role, you will be part of a growing team in a newly created position and collaborate with the other departments (Industrial, Sustainability, Purchasing, Marketing, R&D & Legal).

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Manager to oversee and navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance in the pet food industry. The ideal candidate will be open to acquire a deep understanding of regulatory requirements after an overlap period and handover with the current Regulatory Manager but will also excel in building and maintaining external relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations.

What you will do

1. Design and implement the Regulatory Cluster Roadmap in a competitive way for all the operating countries & brands for Regulatory Compliance.
2. Ensure Regulatory Watch and define impacts of new regulation projects with the purpose of management of projects & key decisions.
3. Ensure comprehensive and on-going knowledge of emerging trends and subjects with potential impact on business objectives (Risk & opportunities).
4. Implement and adapt Regulatory Strategy based on business objectives and context.
5. Support with legal department the management of key strategic disputes, crises, conflicts with regulatory authorities, competitors or other stakeholders.
6. Develop and cultivate an active set of relationships with the regulatory organization stakeholders (Ex : legal), self-regulatory groups (business leads) and industry stakeholders (sectorial associations).
7. Provide regulatory guidance and support from product conception until artwork approval in order to ensure the regulatory is included since the design phase.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development processes.
9. Stretch the regulatory framework to align R&D, Quality Assurance, and Marketing teams with the business objectives.
10. Ingredients regulatory watch according to emerging business needs.
11. Enable achievement of strategic objectives.
12. Strategic legal & regulatory vision & advice.
13. Regulatory cluster roadmap definition and implementation.
14. Compliance to all regulations related to our business (food safety & claims).
15. Provide defined tools (procedures, guidelines...) to key stakeholders to enable correct management of labelling, claim validation & advertising.
16. Maintain high level of expertise & empowerment in regulatory team.

Main interaction :

External : major institutions, sectorial associations.

What we are looking for

1. Proven experience in regulatory affairs, ideally with more than 5 years in a related or equivalent position in pet food industry, pharmaceutical, human food industry or similar.
2. Fluent in English and Spanish.
3. Business Acumen & Value Creation.
4. Engage stakeholders.
5. Assess & Manage Business Risk & Opportunities.
6. Ensure License to operate.
7. Communication with Impact.
8. Field Specifics : Litigation.
9. Food science and technology.
10. Product & Process Law Regulations.

What we offer

1. Ticket Restaurants.
2. Fully equipped Gym.
3. Breakfast and fresh fruit.
4. Affinity University platform : Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
5. Pet-friendly office.
6. Celebrations & Fun.

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Affinity Petcare is more than an international pet food company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands which include : Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!

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