Scientific And Regulatory Affairs Director, Innovation & Compliance - Flexible Eu Location

The Coca-Cola Company; Valencia; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Regulatory Affairs expert to guide innovation processes with robust regulatory compliance. This role involves collaboration across teams to ensure safety and compliance of ingredients and products, requiring extensive experience and a Master's degree in a scientific field. Join a diverse team and contribute to the growth of iconic brands in a fast-paced environment.

Servicios

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Multicultural team experience

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in innovation within the food industry.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory environments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide scientific and regulatory guidance throughout innovation processes.
• Support product category innovation pipeline and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Innovative Thinking

Project Management

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in a relevant scientific field

Descripción del empleo

Provide scientific and regulatory affairs expertise and guidance throughout all stages of the innovation process, ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of our ingredients and packaging materials while inspiring and enabling innovation.

Support and contribute to the product category innovation pipeline and strategy, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as the Operating Unit Marketing, Global SRA, Global Development Innovation (GDI), Research to Experimentation (RtE), Legal, Public Affairs Communication & Sustainability (PACS), Suppliers, and trade associations.

Lead and coordinate multi-market innovation initiatives by providing scientific and regulatory expertise on new product concepts, new ingredients, and recipes.

Ensure that all ingredients, formulas, products, labels, packaging, promotional materials, and marketing communications comply with relevant local regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s policies and guidelines in collaboration with Local SRA leads.

Manage the approval process for ingredients, products, packages, labels, claims, and communications using various compliance-related tools.

Proactively provide SRA driven risk assessments into the innovation process to facilitate prioritization and decision making.

Proactively provide expert assessments of external relevant trends, competitive products landscape, and best practices.

Collaborate proactively with Public Affairs Communication & Sustainability (PACS), Marketing, Legal, and Governmental Affairs areas to maintain and enhance the credibility and reputation of both new and existing products.

Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance ways of working.

Support and lead as necessary the development and implementation of efficient and effective regulatory compliance systems, process and tools.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Minimum of 10 years of experience in innovation within the food industry.

Master's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Food Science).

Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and network organisations.

Strong ability to think innovatively and provide creative solutions to empower and drive innovation.

Excellent project management and communication skills.

Curious & keen understanding of new technologies, of growing industry trends.

Ability to translate and apply best practices.

Strong understanding and ability to learn about global regulatory environments and market dynamics.

What We Can Do for You :

Join our team and play a key role in driving the growth of some of the world’s most iconic and innovative brands in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Grow as a member of our diverse and multicultural Technical Team in Europe.

Access opportunities for professional growth and development.

Travel requirements : Around 20% of travel required.

Skills :

Our Purpose and Growth Culture : We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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