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Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging

JR United Kingdom

Slough

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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Job summary

A global food company in Slough is seeking a Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate to manage regulatory compliance regarding food contact materials and legislation. The role involves monitoring regulatory activities and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure adherence to standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in regulatory affairs. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Company bonus
Access to industry-leading development programs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, or related.
  • Extensive experience in scientific and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in food contact material and chemicals law.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor regulatory activities for food contact materials and chemicals.
  • Guide on compliance and legislative requirements.
  • Develop and execute regulatory influencing strategies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance
Cross-functional collaboration
Food science knowledge
Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical area
Master’s degree in a technical area

Job description

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Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging, Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.08.2025

Expiry Date: 28.09.2025

Job Description:

Salary from £60,000 plus bonus and car allowance

Location: 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, and take action to minimize or eliminate such problems and perform other duties to assist in creating a positive scientific and regulatory environment for our products and 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, or pharmacology, or related
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, or pharmacology, or in food law

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Extensive experience in scientific and/or regulatory compliance/affairs and/or a related technical area with food products or related categories (such as food supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and natural health products) with proficiency in food contact material and chemicals law for Europe and UK.
  • Experience working on large-scale regulatory compliance or projects; a proven track record of working successfully across functions to achieve shared goals; and the ability to interact cross-functionally at all levels within the organization.
  • Experience working with trade associations and government agencies to clarify and resolve regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities:

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

  • Proactively monitor and provide guidance/recommendations on scientific and regulatory activities in the area of food contact materials and food chemicals legislation for the region.
  • Determine current and expected regulatory status of new and existing materials; ensure standards, systems, and processes are in place to meet regulatory requirements for market approval.
  • Develop and execute the external scientific and regulatory influencing strategy related to food contact materials and food chemicals legislation to preserve Mars’ freedom to operate.
  • Represent Mars Wrigley in trade, industry, professional, and scientific associations, aligning with business objectives.
  • Develop and manage networks and partnerships to support business strategy and enhance Mars Inc.'s reputation.
  • Lead complex and strategically important SRA projects with local, regional, and global scope and impact.
What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose-driven company striving to build a better future.
  • Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Assistance and accommodations are available upon request during the application process.

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