Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate - Contaminants & Packaging

Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK (SLO, WAL, ISB & PAD); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate focusing on contaminants and packaging in the food industry. This role requires expertise in regulatory compliance and the management of large-scale projects ensuring product standards meet legal requirements. You will collaborate across functions to influence strategies, represent the company in various associations, and maintain market readiness in compliance with food laws and regulations.

Benefits

Access to top-tier learning and development resources

Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in scientific and/or regulatory compliance/affairs.
• Proficiency in food contact material and chemicals law for Europe and UK.
• Experience managing large-scale regulatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor scientific and regulatory activities related to food contact materials.
• Assess regulatory status of materials and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement regulatory influencing strategies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Scientific analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical area

Master's degree in a similar technical area or in food law

Job description

Job Description:

Salary from £60,000 plus bonus and car allowance

Slough - Hybrid working

We have an opportunity to join Mars as Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate - Contaminants & Packaging. As an associate of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, you'll perform a variety of regulatory activities related to raw materials, finished products, packaging, PREMIA, and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with applicable food and other product-related laws and regulations in accordance with internal processes in the region, related to food contact materials and food chemicals legislation (including but not limited to FCM, REACH, contaminants, pesticides).

You'll proactively identify potential regulatory problems, take action to minimize or eliminate such problems, and perform other duties to foster a positive scientific and regulatory environment for our products aligned with our business goals. You'll also work on innovation and external projects to address and resolve regulatory issues that could impact our products across the region (e.g., Codex Alimentarius).

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related fields.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a similar technical area or in food law.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Extensive experience in scientific and/or regulatory compliance/affairs with food products or related categories (such as food supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, natural health products), with proficiency in food contact material and chemicals law for Europe and UK.
• Experience managing large-scale regulatory projects; demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and interaction across organizational levels.
• Experience working with trade associations and government agencies on regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities:

As Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs - Contaminants & Packaging in Europe & Central Eurasia, you will:

• Monitor and advise on scientific and regulatory activities related to food contact materials and food chemicals legislation.
• Assess regulatory status of materials and ensure standards, systems, and processes meet requirements for market readiness.
• Develop and implement regulatory influencing strategies to support business needs and preserve Mars' operational freedom.
• Represent Mars Wrigley in trade, industry, and scientific associations, aligning activities with business objectives.
• Build networks and partnerships to support strategy and reputation.
• Lead complex SRA projects with local, regional, and global scope and impact.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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 resources, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

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. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.