R&D RA EU Food Contact Materials Scientist (12 months FTC)

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo is looking for R&D Regulatory Affairs EU Food Contact Materials Scientist to join on 12 months Fixed Term Contract in one of our locations: Leicester, UK or Cork, Ireland or Utrecht, Netherlands.

Job Purpose

You care about what your work means to the rest of the world –so do we. Imagine what could happen if we work together. PepsiCo Regulatory Affairs is an integral part of PepsiCo’s TDC team which consists of the following Global R&D functions: Regulatory Affairs, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Scientific Affairs, Data & Digital Insights, and Sensory & Consumer Insights. Regulatory Affairs is a global organization with over 170 associates collaborating across the world to ensure compliance and freedom to operate.

Responsibilities

• Expert resource for the business on EU food contact materials regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of EU food contact materials legislation including those relating to manufacture & composition.
• Lead cross functional Regulatory Change Management project teams relating to Food Contact Materials
• Provide regulatory support during incidents or audits relating to food contact materials including supporting liaison with regulatory authorities.
• Provide comprehensive partnership to innovation, productivity and commercial projects from concept to shelf, incl. material compliance
• Monitor EU regulatory changes, assess potential impact and ensure the business is aware & brief A. Billings to enable advocacy development.
• Act as the key contact for Suppliers, R&D Packaging, Supply Chain, Procurement, Food Safety & Quality Assurance & Legal teams relating to EU food contact material regulations topics.
• Build and maintain contacts across organization with different stakeholders.
• Provide internal training on Food Contact Material regulations, relevant platforms & apps

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree level, ideally physical sciences
• At least 5 years experience applying EU Food Contact Materials regulations to food & beverages
• Project Management experience
• Excellent Communicator
• Good analytical skills
• Presentation of complex information to non-expert audiences
• Interaction with suppliers to ensure compliance
• Able to quickly adapt to changing environment and pivot to support the business needs
• Works well in cross-functional teams of various sizes, differing seniority, and with multiple nationalities and backgrounds
• Self-driven and eager to gain/update knowledge.