Regulatory Scientist Turkey & CIS

Kerry Group plc; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,652,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Regulatory Specialist in Turkey. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing product registrations, and providing expertise in food science. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and experience in regulatory matters within the food industry, along with proficiency in Russian and English. This position offers a chance to impact the business's regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Regulatory for a Global Food Business industry.
• Experience working with Turkey & CIS Food Authorities.
• Strong analytical skills and objective mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely product registration with authorities.
• Support import/export clearance with customs.
• Monitor changes in food regulations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Food Science knowledge

Bilingual in Russian and English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

About the role

In this role, you be an individual contributor responsible for strategic and proactively influencing, leading and communicating on regulatory matters within Kerry and externally. Concurrently you will ensure all Kerry Products are compliant for sale within MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) & CIS.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure timely registration on new products/SKUs in Turkey and CIS markets by working closely and liaisoning with the relevant competent authorities.
• Support border clearance of import/export consignments by working closely with customs and relevant authorities.
• Maintenance and implementation of the Regulatory management system (Optiva, MDM and etc).
• Monitor changes in the food regulations and pro-proactively liaise with relevant RD&A representatives and/or local competent authorities to minimize any impact to the business.
• Ensure continuous regulatory intelligence and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Assess the impact of upcoming regulatory changes and advise on impact to supply chain/distribution processes
• Support New Product Development through participation at product brief and artwork development stages.
• Provide expertise and direction on product classification and product claims during the NPD Process.

Qualifications and skills

• Liaise & communicate with Corporate Legal and Finance team on strategic and operational regulatory issues
• Create and drive the global regulatory organization goals & objectives in line with the Kerry global regulatory strategy
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar field, with minimum 2 years’ experience in Regulatory for a Global Food Business industry.
• Experience in working with the government (Turkey & CIS Food Authorities)
• Expert observation, analysis and judgement (i.e., analytical and objective mind-set)
• Strong background in Food Science & Regulatory standards of Turkey & CIS
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams within the organization at all levels
• Must be able to speak and write in Russian & English

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.