Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist Europe

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

Job summary

A leading global food company in Slough is looking for an Associate for Scientific & Regulatory Affairs. The role involves monitoring food regulations and ensuring compliance for iconic brands. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and a couple of years in regulatory affairs. The position offers a salary between £36,000 - £45,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contributing to a purpose-driven company culture focused on learning and development.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Access to Mars University for professional development

Industry-competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in a technical area or relevant experience in lieu.
• A couple of years of experience in regulatory compliance/affairs preferred.
• Knowledge in Product Quality Custodian and Risk & Opportunity Identification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and compile relevant food regulations.
• Determine regulatory status of ingredients and research safety interpretations.
• Ensure compliance of ingredients and formulas with local laws.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Research skills

Knowledge of food regulations

Agility in change management

Digital technology proficiency

Education

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

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £36,000 - 45,000 (based on the level of experience), annual bonus, benefits, Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Company Culture

• 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.