Regulatory Affairs Manager

Kerry Group plc; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kerry Group, leader en nutrition, recherche un Regulatory Manager pour gérer une équipe et garantir la conformité réglementaire dans l'industrie alimentaire. Ce poste comprend la gestion des processus réglementaires et le développement des compétences des membres de l'équipe. Le candidat idéal possède un solide bagage dans le secteur alimentaire et une expérience en gestion d'équipes.

Formación

• 7-10+ years within food industry or regulatory agency.
• 5+ years of managing people or leading teams.
• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes.
• Manage and develop a team of Regulatory Technologists and Specialists.
• Represent Regulatory function to resolve complex cross-functional business issues.

Conocimientos

Regulations understanding

Food regulatory knowledge

Team management

Efficiency improvement

Digital tool proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in food science or chemistry

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

SalesForce

Power BI

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Descripción del empleo

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Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The primary role of a Regulatory Manager is lead and manage a team of Regulatory Technologists and Specialists, working collaboratively with the Kerry Regulatory and Scientific Affairs team to address regulatory queries from both internal and external stakeholders. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses that support business objectives and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes, ensuring efficient, accurate and consistent delivery of technical services to customers.
• Manage and develop a team of Regulatory Technologists and/or Specialists.
• Represent Regulatory function to resolve complex cross-functional business issues.
• Lead the team of Regulatory Technologists and/or Specialists to ensure KPI’s and regulatory standards are met and maintained consistently.
• Support regulatory team activities and projects as required.
• Attend Regional Regulatory Leadership team meetings and contribute to the development of the Regulatory function.
• Translate strategic business goals into clear, actionable functional objectives for the Regulatory Global Business Services team.
• Lead the development, implementation, and communication of regulatory initiatives to ensure alignment with functional priorities

Qualifications and skills

• Understand relevant regulations in the North America market.
• Understand regulatory processes.
• Understanding Food Industry structure and regulatory changes
• Food regulatory & legislative knowledge within the North America and Canada market is an advantage.
• Train, support, and develop junior members of the team.
• Identify opportunities for the regulatory team to increase efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of data provided to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage digital tools such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline regulatory processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve overall efficiency.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English, additional languages (Portugues) as distinct advantage.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in SAP, Optiva, SalesForce systems an advantage.
• Experience with Digital Tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), or similar technologies a distinct advantage.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline.
• 7-10+ years within food industry or regulatory agency, with expertise in a range of food technologies. Quality Assurance, Production or R&D experience are also considered.
• 5 + years of managing people or leading teams is essential.
• Knowledge of food industry.
• Execute tasks using established processes and structures.