Senior Regulatory Science Manager Feed (m/f/d)

Givaudan; Avignon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Time off

Retirement plan

Sport clubs

Company shop

Job summary

Givaudan in France is seeking a Feed Regulatory Affairs professional to establish and drive regulatory framework for a strategic area within Taste & Wellbeing. You will report to the Head of Pet Food and the role can be based in Europe.

You will shape regulatory strategy from the ground up to enable innovation, support portfolio development, and ensure successful market access across global regions. Collaboration with R&D and Innovation teams is essential to identify compliant, commercially

Qualifications

• Master in a scientific field (food science, chemistry) or related.
• 7+ years in Feed Industry.
• Knowledge of feed industry regulatory issues and market dynamics for pet food ingredients.
• Business fluency in English.
• Experience in matrix organization.
• SAP experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy: monitor and evaluate regulatory developments; assess risks and opportunities; develop strategies; contribute to advocacy.
• Regulatory Framework Development: establish processes, policies, and guidance; ensure compliance; provide expert advice; align regional with global strategies.
• Business & Portfolio Support: evaluate ingredients/raw materials; collaborate with R&D; assess new products; respond to regulatory inquiries.
• System & Process Excellence: collaborate on regulatory systems; develop customer-facing documentation; improve data quality and efficiency.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Feed industry

English fluent

Team player

SAP

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's in Food Science/Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

We are looking for a highly motivated Feed Regulatory Affairs professional to establish and drive the regulatory framework for a strategic area within our Taste & Wellbeing department.

You will have a unique opportunity to shape regulatory strategy from the ground up, enabling innovation, supporting portfolio development, and ensuring successful market access across global regions.

You will report to the Head of Pet Food and this role can be based in Europe.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor and evaluate global, regional, and local regulatory developments relevant to the business area
• Assess regulatory risks and opportunities and communicate business impacts to stakeholders
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies that support business objectives and market expansion
• Contribute to regulatory advocacy activities and industry engagement where appropriate

Regulatory Framework Development

• Establish regulatory processes, policies, and guidance documents for the new business area
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal requirements
• Provide expert regulatory advice and practical guidance to internal stakeholders
• Align regional regulatory requirements with global business strategies

Business & Portfolio Support

• Support ingredient, raw material, and product evaluations to enable portfolio development
• Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to identify compliant and commercially viable solutions
• Conduct regulatory assessments for new products, technologies, and market opportunities
• Deliver accurate responses to customer and business regulatory inquiries

System & Process Excellence

• Collaborate with Regulatory Innovation and Digital teams to implement and improve regulatory systems and tools
• Help develop customer-facing regulatory documentation
• Improve of regulatory processes, data quality, and operational efficiency

Your Professional Profile Includes

• University Degree (minimum Master) in a scientific field such as Food Science, Chemistry or related disciplines
• 7+ years of experience in Feed Industry
• Knowledge of the Feed industry regulatory issues and trends, understanding of its customer regulatory requirements and market dynamics for pet food ingredients and flavourings
• We require Business Fluency in English, and consider proficiency in other languages as an advantage
• Teamplayer and experienced in working in matrix organization
• System proficiency, SAP experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills

Your Benefits

• Healthcare support
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.