Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Dairy, Interim, Hybrid

Progressive; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our BG QA team in the Netherlands. This interim role focuses on translating dairy regulations into practical guidance for QA, R&D, and manufacturing, ensuring compliance across markets.

You will monitor food legislation, review labels, provide regulatory input on product development, and train staff. English required; German a plus; hybrid work with on-site Monday and another day.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the food industry.
• Experience within the dairy sector is preferred.
• Experience working in a Business-to-Business (B2B) environment.
• Solid understanding of food legislation, labeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and quickly contribute in an interim assignment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global food legislation, regulatory updates, and industry developments, assessing potential business impact and compliance risks.
• Review and approve product labels, packaging artwork, product claims, and communication materials.
• Provide regulatory guidance throughout innovation and product development projects, from concept to market launch.
• Perform regulatory risk assessments and impact analyses for products, ingredients, packaging changes, and legislative developments.
• Advise internal stakeholders on food law, labeling requirements, customer requirements, and compliance-related matters.
• Support the identification, assessment, and resolution of regulatory and compliance issues.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, standards, guidelines, and compliance processes.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops to increase regulatory awareness within the organisation.
• Collaborate with regulatory colleagues across multiple countries to ensure compliance in international markets.
• Develop expertise in specialised areas such as sustainability, contaminants, packaging, nutrition, and food claims.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Dairy sector

B2B environment

Food legislation

Labeling and claims

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Training and mentoring

Job description

Progressive is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our BG QA team in the Netherlands. This interim role focuses on translating dairy regulations into practical guidance for QA, R&D, and manufacturing, ensuring compliance across markets.

You will monitor food legislation, review labels, provide regulatory input on product development, and train staff. English required; German a plus; hybrid work with on-site Monday and another day.