Job Purpose and Impact
The Food Safety Regulatory Specialist II will interpret regulations as they apply to products and financial and other processes, practices and procedures in their country. In this role, you will investigate and resolve compliance problems, questions or complaints received from other units of the company, customers and government regulatory agencies. You will assess the risks and opportunities related to regulations, influence minor changes and effect pertinent changes within the business unit or country.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure business activities comply with regulations and laws and work with regulatory agencies to provide guidance and advice.
Examine current regulations and assess and prioritize emerging trends in food and feed safety and quality to determine the current and potential medium term impacts.
Provide thought leadership in regulatory and scientific affairs area in the country including short and medium term emerging issues.
Inform and advise leaders on regulatory issues and changes that could potentially affect the business or the company's freedom to operate in the country across business.
Handle a portfolio of audit assignments, develop plans and deliver audits that cover identified risk areas and that appropriate corrective actions are agreed on with auditees.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Good oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate knowledge of food laws and regulations.
Experienced in product registration/product approval/proprietary approval process.
Experienced in continuous improvement of regulatory processes.
Experienced in project management.
Minimum of two years of related work experience
Other minimum qualifications may apply
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Food Science, Food technology, food industry, chemistry or related field
Advanced knowledge of food laws and regulations.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced project management skills.
Ten years of related work experience preferred.
Experienced in influencing senior stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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