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Science and Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Strategic Sustainability Claims Senior Manager

TN United Kingdom

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Science and Regulatory Affairs to lead global sustainability claims. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing risk assessments, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovation in sustainability. You will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainability claims, providing insights on regulatory standards, and developing strategies for impactful claims. Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow and enjoy access to top-tier learning and development opportunities. If you have a passion for sustainability and regulatory affairs, this role is for you.

Benefits

Access to Mars University
Competitive salary
Bonuses
Diverse work environment

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in regulatory affairs related to sustainability.
  • Strong background in managing regulatory compliance and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of sustainability claims with global regulations.
  • Conduct materiality assessments to prioritize sustainability issues.
  • Monitor regulatory environments and update teams accordingly.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs
Sustainability Claims
Risk Assessment
Digital Literacy
Influencing Skills

Education

BSc in Environmental Science/Technology
Qualification in Natural/Biological Science
Qualification in Regulatory Affairs

Job description

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Science and Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Strategic Sustainability Claims Senior Manager, Bristol

Client: Mars

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1de5f2bdcf49

Job Views: 10

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

The Science and Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Strategic Sustainability Claims Senior Manager is recognized as the key expert on strategic sustainability claims, supporting Mars Pet Nutrition’s growth and its purpose of "A Better World for Pets."

As a vital member of the Global Science and Regulatory Affairs (GSRA) Team, this role will lead the development, activation, and implementation of global sustainability claims for PN. Responsibilities include devising strategies for innovation projects with sustainability components, conducting regulatory risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating on ingredient approvals with sustainability benefits.

What are we looking for?
  • BSc required; qualification in environmental science/technology, natural/biological science, or regulatory affairs preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience with a strong background in regulatory affairs related to sustainability and environmental issues.
  • Extensive experience in a technical environment, including R&D in a business context.
  • Demonstrated experience with sustainability/environmental regulatory issues.
  • Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance and risk assessment for sustainability claims.
  • Ability to navigate and simplify complex topics.
  • Effective influencing and negotiation skills with diverse teams.
  • Digital literacy with knowledge management and reporting system skills.
Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure all sustainability claims comply with global and regional regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant standards.
  • Partner with teams to develop sustainability claims aligned with regulatory compliance and consumer relevance.
  • Conduct materiality assessments to prioritize issues and focus claims on areas of impact and regulatory significance.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with sustainability claims, providing insights by geography and brand.
  • Lead efforts to anticipate future claims, ensuring prompt substantiation and regional harmonization.
  • Maintain a claims process to ensure efficiency across all claim types, including development, substantiation, review, and approval.
  • Create and maintain a sustainability claims library with supporting documentation and audit alignment.
  • Monitor broader regulatory environments, including legislative developments, and update regional teams accordingly.
  • Maintain stakeholder networks with bodies like testing houses and authorities to stay informed on sustainability regulations.
  • Provide insights on competitive sustainability claims and develop strategies to position claims for maximum impact.
  • Deliver training for functions as needed, escalating high-risk claims for approval.
  • Collaborate with ingredient assessment teams to integrate sustainability benefits into new approvals and projects.
What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
  • Access to top-tier learning and development, including Mars University.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the application process. No applicant will be penalized for requesting such support.

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