Senior Regulatory Science Manager Feed (m/f/d)

Givaudan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare support

Paid Time Off and family leave

Retirement plan

Sport and leisure clubs

Company shop

Job summary

Givaudan seeks a highly motivated Feed Regulatory Affairs professional to establish and drive regulatory framework for a strategic area within Taste & Wellbeing. You will shape regulatory strategy from the ground up, enabling innovation and market access across global regions, reporting to the Head of Pet Food.

You will collaborate with R&D, Innovation, and Regulatory teams, ensuring compliance and delivering impactful regulatory guidance across products and markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master degree in a scientific field such as Food Science, Chemistry or related disciplines.
• 7+ years of experience in Feed Industry.
• Business Fluency in English; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global, regional, and local regulatory developments relevant to the feed business area.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to support market access and portfolio expansion.
• Establish regulatory processes, policies, and guidance documents for the new business area.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team player

Education

Master in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions.

There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people.

Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

We are looking for a highly motivated Feed Regulatory Affairs professional to establish and drive the regulatory framework for a strategic area within our Taste & Wellbeing department.

You will have a unique opportunity to shape regulatory strategy from the ground up, enabling innovation, supporting portfolio development, and ensuring successful market access across global regions.

You will report to the Head of Pet Food and this role can be based in Europe.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor and evaluate global, regional, and local regulatory developments relevant to the business area
• Assess regulatory risks and opportunities and communicate business impacts to stakeholders
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies that support business objectives and market expansion
• Contribute to regulatory advocacy activities and industry engagement where appropriate

Regulatory Framework Development

• Establish regulatory processes, policies, and guidance documents for the new business area
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal requirements
• Provide expert regulatory advice and practical guidance to internal stakeholders
• Align regional regulatory requirements with global business strategies

Business & Portfolio Support

• Support ingredient, raw material, and product evaluations to enable portfolio development
• Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to identify compliant and commercially viable solutions
• Conduct regulatory assessments for new products, technologies, and market opportunities
• Deliver accurate responses to customer and business regulatory inquiries

System & Process Excellence

• Collaborate with Regulatory Innovation and Digital teams to implement and improve regulatory systems and tools
• Help develop customer-facing regulatory documentation
• Improve regulatory processes, data quality, and operational efficiency

Your Professional Profile Includes

• University Degree (minimum Master) in a scientific field such as Food Science, Chemistry or related disciplines
• 7+ years of experience in Feed Industry
• Knowledge of the Feed industry regulatory issues and trends, understanding of its customer regulatory requirements and market dynamics for pet food ingredients and flavourings
• We require Business Fluency in English, and consider proficiency in other languages as an advantage
• Teamplayer and experienced in working in matrix organization
• System proficiency, SAP experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills

Your Benefits

• Healthcare support
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.