Sr Scientist I, SARA, Regulatory Affairs

Mondelēz International; Tlalnepantla; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading snack food company in Tlalnepantla seeks an experienced Regulatory Affairs professional to lead the compliance strategy in the food industry. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide expertise in regulatory matters, and ensure product labeling and claims meet regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Food Science and have strong regulatory experience in the food sector.

Formación

• 4-6 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs in the food industry.
• Experience managing complexities in labeling and compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Execute regulatory affairs strategy for product categories.
• Work with cross-functional teams for regulatory compliance.
• Provide regulatory affairs expertise and guidance.

Conocimientos

Regulatory affairs

Understanding of the regulatory framework

Collaborative relationships

Technical assessments

Creative thinking

Effective communication

Project management

SARA core knowledge topics

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You execute the regulatory affairs strategy for your respective categories and geographical area using your technical and regulatory expertise. You ensure the regulatory and policy compliance of our portfolio and ensure policies, regulatory programs and requirements are met.

How you will contribute

You will implement the regulatory affairs strategy and work with cross-functional teams to anticipate regulatory business risks and opportunities. In addition, you will provide regulatory affairs expertise for technical regulatory developments and help with responses to challenges and crisis management. In this role, you will ensure that ingredients, product composition, claims and labelling is in compliance with regulations and company policies, provide guidance to stakeholders on regulatory affairs, propose and implement business solutions in response to regulatory changes, and maintain and develop a strong knowledge of regulatory, scientific and nutrition risks and opportunities in your corresponding market.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and purpose, accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Regulatory affairs (industry, governmental, association background).
• Understanding of the regulatory framework in your geographical area
• Building collaborative relationships
• Conducting technical assessments and supporting issues management
• Thinking creatively
• Communicating effectively
• Project management
• SARA core knowledge topics (e.g. flavors, additives, GMO, organic, dietary or religious suitability, etc.)

What you need to know about this position

• Support for NA Biscuit Regulatory Affairs including, supporting and in some instances leading the day-to-day brand RA ownership, business programs across growth, innovation, renovations, productivity, and business continuity programs. Role is responsible for RA brand continuity and leading brand strategy and decision making.
• Works closely to Mondelēz beloved brands like Ritz, among others beloved savory brands, including Snack on the Go portfolio. Substantiate and navigate through product claims strategies to enable product innovation and renovation leveraging on creative solutions that suit the business and the consumer needs.
• Responsible to provide technical expertise and leadership support to the NA Biscuit brands for both the US and Canadian business teams, requiring a strong cross boarder NA mindset and knowledge of both US and Canadian regulations.
• Strong organization and leadership, acting like an owner, proactively collaborating with business partners and regulatory colleagues to develop objectives and recommended action plans to coordinate project deliverables for biscuits business initiatives.
• Requires technical regulatory skills for managing the increased complexities of labeling which includes executional work reviewing and approving ingredients, creation of NA labeling information, review and approval of artwork and promotional content for the brands.
• Require growth in handling and assessing complexity and naturally and intuitively navigating technical solutions to allow the business to function optimally.
• This candidate will be expected to be involved in and make contributions to NA SARA initiatives, actively participating in the community.

What extra ingredients you will bring

• Requires technical regulatory skills needed for managing the increased complexities of labeling across borders as well as across complex global supply networks.
• Technical regulatory skills for managing the increased complexities of formula compliance and labeling across North America.
• Requires experience in executing projects, change management and project management tools and templates.
• Provides regulatory expertise and guidance to enable the development, manufacture and sale of our products in North America in line with local laws.

Education / Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Food Science or related scientific discipline.

Job specific requirements

4-6 years of solid and strong experience in Regulatory Affairs in food industry.

Travel requirements

Not required

Job Type

Regular Scientific Affairs & Regulatory Affairs Product Quality, Safety and Compliance

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

EEO Statement

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.