Global Regulatory Affairs Assistant Manager

Unilever Brazil; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking a Global Regulatory Affairs Specialist to drive the regulatory strategy and market entry for VMS products. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of global VMS experience, holds a relevant degree, and possesses strong communication and project management skills. This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance in key markets.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of global VMS experience from concept to commercialization.
• Familiarity with different VMS classifications globally.
• Experience with digital tools in regulatory settings.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive VMS regulatory requirements understanding in key markets.
• Support impact assessments of regulations and policies.
• Ensure regulatory risks are communicated to experts.
• Work cross-functionally to meet business objectives.
• Liaise with regulatory consultants as needed.
• Conduct regulatory activities based on business needs.
• Drive and refine global regulatory processes.

Skills

Global VMS experience

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical regulation understanding

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in health-related science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Regulatory Intelligence

QMS

Job description

Overview

Global Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Location: 100VE, London OR Hoboken, NJ - U.S

WL1B or WL1C

This role exists to drive the global expansion of our disruptive, science-backed Wellbeing Collective (WBC) companies (Liquid I.V., Nutrafol, OLLY, SmartyPants, Onnit, Welly and Equilibra). By coordinating regulatory strategy and market entry for Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS) products across the globe, you’ll help bring purpose-led innovation to life in new markets.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business understanding on the VMS/health supplements regulatory requirements in key target markets by providing: Regulatory landscaping and overviews; Formulation, ingredient, raw material, product specification and claims assessments; Label/artwork and marketing material reviews against local regulations; Product dossier preparation for notification/registrations and internal use; On time, quality dossier submission for notification/registration via liaising with internal stakeholders, authorities, and other applicable stakeholders; Trainings and educational materials on regulatory matters to internal stakeholders.
• Support impact assessment reviews and implementation of all applicable regulations, policies, legal requirements (domestic market and exports) as a key internal subject matter expert.
• Ensure relevant regulatory risk assessments are communicated to relevant functional experts to inform strategy on ingredients, formulations, and any advertising, brand promotion and communication.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders at global and local level to ensure business objectives are met through strong regulatory strategy and partnership.
• Liaise with external regulatory consultants who may be required as subject matter experts on specific key programs or activities.
• Conduct regulatory activities as requested, based on business needs.
• Drive global regulatory processes through development, refinement, implementation, and reinforcement - including integration of process automation and AI as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on global VMS (Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements) experience across multiple VMS-types from concept to commercialization and familiarity with different VMS classifications globally (functional foods, supplements, drugs), including cross-functional interactions.
• Bachelor or Master degree in health-related science such as Life Science, Regulatory Science, Food Science and Technology, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Development/ Management.
• Experienced in Digital Tools (i.e., MS Office Suite, AI tools, Regulatory Intelligence, Regulatory Information Management systems, QMS, etc.).
• Basic understanding of technical regulations (i.e. testing and specification), manufacturing, and technical systems (i.e. GMP, HACCP).
• Thorough understanding of workflow management, project management and prioritization, with the ability to manage shifting priorities to manage projects and drive strong execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• R&D and other cross-functional knowledge
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills in English, in both spoken and written to foster strong internal and external collaboration. Multilingual desirable, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, a problem-solving attitude and a learner mindset.
• Self-motivated & self-starter, detail oriented, proactive and with ability to work independently.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

(US add on):

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.