Head of Regulatory Affairs

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Food and Beverage Ingredients sector is seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs for the EMEA region. This strategic role involves managing regulatory compliance, offering guidance to senior leadership, and leading a team of regulatory specialists. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in regulatory affairs, particularly within the food industry, with an understanding of both EU and UK regulatory frameworks. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in the food industry.
• Fluent English; knowledge of French or other EU languages is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of EU legislation and UK regulatory frameworks post-Brexit.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategies across the EMEA region.
• Ensure compliance with food-related regulations.
• Manage submission of regulatory documents and reports.
• Provide guidance to senior management on regulatory issues.

Skills

Regulatory strategy management

Compliance with regional and international regulations

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree/Masters/PhD in Food Science, Food Law/Policy, Biological Sciences or relevant field

Job description

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Mackenzie Stuart is partnering with a global speciality manufacturer specialising in the Food and and Beverage Ingredients sector. Looking to expand in the US market, this organisation is in need of a Head of Regulatory Affairs, EMEA.

This lead position is a key partnership role engaging functional partners across the business, enabling new business and protecting and maintaining existing business, leveraging insights for solutions to scientific and regulatory opportunities.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage regulatory strategies across the EMEA region.

- Ensure compliance with regional and international regulations.

- Coordinate and liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.

- Develop and implement policies and procedures for regulatory affairs.

- Oversee submission of regulatory documents and reports.

- Provide strategic guidance to senior management on regulatory issues.

- Manage a team of regulatory professionals, fostering growth and development.

Requirements

-Educated to Bachelors degree level/Masters/PhD, in Food Science, Food Law/ Policy, Biological Sciences, or a relevant field.

-Minimum 10+ year experience in regulatory affairs with experience in the food industry and an understanding of related issues.

-Fully conversant with EU legislation, particularly general food law, novel foods, food additives, food labelling, nutrition & health claims, and associated Codex International Standards. Knowledge of the UK evolving regulatory frameworks and regulations in these areas post-‘Brexit’ highly desirable.

-Desirable knowledge in chemical law, i.e. REACH.

-Fluent English speaker, advantage to have reading knowledge of French, or additional EU languages.

Please submit your CV if you have the requisite skills as outlined above and are a highly competitive individual with excellent communication skills. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of expected responses we are only able to acknowledge successful applications. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Mackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds/London we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Medical, Finance, Insurance, FMCG, Ingredients and Manufacturing sectors.