Regulatory Scientist Turkey & CIS

Kerry; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and nutrition company in Turkey is looking for a Regulatory Specialist to ensure compliance for product sales in MENAT & CIS. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Food Science and at least 2 years of regulatory experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of Turkish and CIS food regulations, and be bilingual in Russian and English. This role offers an opportunity to work in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Regulatory in a Global Food Business.
• Experience working with Turkish & CIS Food Authorities.
• Strong background in Food Science and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely registration of new products in Turkey and CIS.
• Support import/export customs clearance.
• Maintain the Regulatory management system.
• Monitor food regulations and liaise with authorities.
• Provide regulatory intelligence and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication with legal and finance teams

Global regulatory strategy alignment

Expertise in Turkish and CIS food regulations

Cross-functional team collaboration

Analytical and objective mindset

Bilingual in Russian and English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

Requisition ID: 60794
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

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

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 lesioning 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‐actively 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.

Recruiter: #LI-RG1
Posting Type: LI