Regulatory Affairs Manager

at  Hills Pet Nutrition

WHO WE ARE

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, animal sciences, nutrition, veterinary, biology, chemistry, other sciences or related technical field.
• Preferred: Master degree in Environmental science, Biology, Chemistry or nutrition/science - related area with post graduate degree(s) desirable.
• 7+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs preferably in the animal feed / pet food or human food industry.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Trade associations’ experience
• English proficiency
• Knowledge of European regulatory requirements relevant to responsibilities is desirable.

EXPECTED AREAS OF SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, writing, presentation and analytical skills
• Ability to work with various departments, understand the business perspective; and provide advice, counsel, and leadership to meet market objectives
• Ability to interpret issues that may impact Hill’s products
• Ability to educate appropriate members of the regulatory agencies and trade associations on key issues impacting Hill’s
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Office suites

• Stays abreast of regulatory developments in Europe, monitors changes in the regulatory environment, and designs and recommends regulatory strategies to assure compliance of Hill’s products and initiatives with the applicable regulations
• Ensures timely regulatory support and action
• Represents Hill’s Pet Nutrition in the European and National (Czech) Trade association, and assures active engagement with Trade associations’ activities in the area of Environment & Sustainability. Shapes and influences Trade association agenda.
• Fosters positive engagement with regional and global cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, C&SL, Procurement, Manufacturing, Professional Vet Affairs, Legal) as well as with regulatory authorities
• Ensures that product claims and marketing communication, especially in the area of sustainability, are compliant with the applicable legislation
• Ensures compliance of packaging, including labeling, with applicable national and EU requirements.Possesses in-depth knowledge of applicable regulations in the region and translates this knowledge into regulatory strategies and action plans
• Researches, updates and maintains regulatory intelligence files. Writes regulatory assessments and regulatory POVs as needed