Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging

JR United Kingdom; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food science is seeking a Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate in Maidenhead. This role involves ensuring compliance with food laws and addressing regulatory challenges in food contact materials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulatory compliance and a background in relevant scientific fields. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Comprehensive learning and development

Opportunity to work with a diverse team

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in scientific/regulatory compliance with food products.
• Experience working with trade associations and government agencies.
• Experience with large-scale regulatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise on scientific and regulatory activities related to food contact materials.
• Assess regulatory status of new and existing materials for market entry.
• Develop strategies to influence external scientific and regulatory policies.

Skills

Scientific/regulatory compliance

Knowledge of European and UK food contact materials law

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging, Maidenhead

Location: Slough - Hybrid working

Salary: From £60,000 plus bonus and car allowance

Job Description:

Join Mars as a Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging. In this role, you will perform regulatory activities related to raw materials, finished products, packaging, PREMIA, and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with food and product laws, including food contact materials and chemicals legislation (e.g., FCM, REACH, contaminants, pesticides).

You will proactively identify regulatory issues, work to minimize or resolve them, and support the creation of a positive scientific and regulatory environment. You will also work on innovation projects and address regulatory challenges impacting our products across the region, such as Codex Alimentarius.

What are we looking for?

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related fields; Master's preferred.
• Experience: Extensive experience in scientific/regulatory compliance with food products or related categories; knowledge of European and UK food contact materials and chemicals law; experience with large-scale regulatory projects and cross-functional collaboration; experience working with trade associations and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and advise on scientific and regulatory activities related to food contact materials and chemicals in the region.
• Assess regulatory status of new and existing materials, ensuring compliance for market entry.
• Develop and implement strategies to influence external scientific and regulatory policies.
• Represent Mars in trade, industry, and scientific associations.
• Build networks and partnerships to support business and regulatory goals.
• Lead complex regulatory projects with regional and global scope.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with a diverse team guided by the Five Principles.
• Purpose-driven company committed to building a better future.
• Comprehensive learning and development, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.