Senior Regulatory Scientist

Kerry; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is a world-leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We are seeking a Regulatory Specialist for Powerhouse, PJ to support regulatory matters across the Asia-Pacific region.

Reporting to Regulatory Manager, you will ensure product and material compliance to local APMEA regulations and Kerry policies, prepare regulatory documents and country-specific label development, and liaise with RD&A, QA and Operations for technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food industry in Regulatory, QA or RD&A, preferably with export exposure.
• Possess good cooperation / communication / presentation and interpersonal skills
• Be able to carry out and lead assigned tasks/projects accordingly.
• Ability to perform in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn new systems/procedures, know how to utilize available resources and be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a regulatory resource to internal and external customers for regulatory matters.
• Ensure product and material compliance to local APMEA regulations and Kerry policies.
• Supports internal / external stakeholders across the region by providing regulatory technical information.
• Prepare regulatory documents and country-specific label development.
• Liaise with RD&A, QA and Operations counterparts for technical documentation reviews.
• Manage emerging issues (i.e. be the point of contact to internal stakeholders as required).
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of food regulations across APMEA region.
• Proactive interpretation and communication of regulatory updates, regulatory knowledge sharing with stakeholders and customers.
• To perform any duties assigned from time to time.

Skills

Regulatory

QA

RD&A

Regulatory documentation

Communication

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Biology / Chemistry / Biotechnology or equivalent

Job description

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

Reporting to Regulatory Manager

Work Location 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a regulatory resource to internal and external customers for regulatory matters.
• Ensure product and material compliance to local APMEA regulations and Kerry policies.
• Supports internal / external stakeholders across the region by providing regulatory technical information.
• Prepare regulatory documents and country-specific label development.
• Liaise with RD&A, QA and Operations counterparts for technical documentation reviews.
• Manage emerging issues (i.e. be the point of contact to internal stakeholders as required).
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of food regulations across APMEA region.
• Proactive interpretation and communication of regulatory updates, regulatory knowledge sharing with stakeholders and customers.
• To perform any duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree holder in Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food industry in Regulatory, QA or RD&A, preferably with export exposure.
• Possess good co-operation / communication / presentation and interpersonal skills
• Be able to carry out and lead assigned tasks/projects accordingly.
• Ability to perform in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn new systems/procedures, know how to utilize available resources and be willing to learn.

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Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.

Our expertise leads the way

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.