Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist Europe

Mars, Incorporated; Slough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food manufacturer is seeking a Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Slough, UK. This role focuses on compliance with food regulation for iconic brands, including M&Ms and Snickers. Candidates should have a related degree or experience in regulatory compliance, strong knowledge of product quality standards, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The company offers an industry-competitive salary and benefits package, fostering professional development from day one.

Benefits

Access to in-house Mars University

Industry-competitive salary

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum couple of years of experience in regulatory compliance/affairs.
• Knowledge of labelling and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with food, beverage, or consumer products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and compile relevant food regulations.
• Determine current and expected regulatory status of ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in relevant countries.
• Prepare and submit documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Substantiate and approve claims for new ingredients.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Knowledge in Product Quality Custodian

Change management

Agility in dealing with ambiguity

Digital technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, or pharmacology

Job description

Job Description:

Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Specialist Europe

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Salary: £36,000 - 45,000 (based on the level of experience), annual bonus, benefits

As an associate of the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs in the Mars Snacking team, you will support several iconic brands, including M&Ms, Snickers and Extra gum. You will be performing a variety of regulatory activities related to finished products, labelling, and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with applicable food and other product-related laws and regulations in accordance with internal processes and within assigned countries and areas of responsibility.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, or pharmacology, or regulatory is preferred. Internship or Experience with labelling and regulatory compliance is acceptable in lieu of a university degree.
• A minimum of a couple of years of experience in regulatory compliance/affairs is preferred, preferably with a food, beverage, or consumer products company.
• Knowledge in Product Quality Custodian; Risk & Opportunity Identification; Product, Packaging & Process Design.
• Candidates who are agile, experienced in change management and comfortable when dealing with ambiguity.
• Candidates who embrace digital technology with case study experience of using AI to increase efficiency and accuracy.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Assists in activities to monitor regulatory developments and compile relevant food regulations with respective local support, and ensures all relevant databases are accurate and up-to-date for the region.
• Assists in determining current and expected regulatory status of (new) ingredients and additives; researches interpretations regarding the safety and acceptability of products and ingredients;
• Assists in activities to ensure ingredients and formulas are in full compliance with laws and regulations in countries where they are sold (including labelling);
• Assists with the preparation and submission of documentation to regulatory agencies and other external bodies required to respond to regulatory inquiries
• Assist in substantiating and approving claims and gaining approval of new ingredients;
• Performs other regulatory-related assignments as needed, including participation in SRA regional projects.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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