Regulatory Assurance Analyst

at  PepsiCo

Overview:
Pepsico is on the lookout for a Regulatory Affairs Analyst to join the team based in Little Island, Cork. This is an initial 23 Month contract.
PepsiCo is a fast-paced, innovative, team-driven company with many billion-dollar brands that are household names. The Regulatory Affairs team is an integral part of PepsiCo’s Research and Development (R&D) structure and maintains a strong partnership with our business teams. This position will partner with multiple functions including, but not limited to, R&D, Procurement, Legal and Supply Chain globally. The person selected for this position will evaluate and confirm multiple regulatory aspects of supplier raw materials (ingredients) to enable compliant and legal use in a given market. This will involve the review and assessment of supplier questionnaire dossiers and supporting certifications and affidavits while working with ingredient specifications and R&D databases.
The Regulatory Affairs Analyst position provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate to expand existing regulatory expertise and develop new technical skills while working at a world class Food and Beverage company with consumer loved brands.
Responsibilities:

WHO WE ARE:

• We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi.
• We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT.
• We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

Qualifications:

• BS in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Engineering or equivalent as minimum
• At least 1-2 years in the Food Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
• Knowledge of food regulations, ingredient specifications and nutrition
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Product Vision is a must.
• Ability to execute quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Effective collaborator who works well with other

• Regulatory Affairs Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Requirements as outlined within the supplier questionnaire dossier
• Provide regulatory guidance for beverage initiatives
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensure awareness and drive implementation as needed
• Provide input to beverage databases & questionnaire enhancements for continued improvement in capturing compliance
• Help develop and maintain training documentation such as SOPs and work instructions related to dossier review and approval process
• Support innovation, integration and productivity for beverage ingredients
• Ensure the necessary approvals are in place and completed timely
• Interact with consultants to ensure dossier review, approval and metrics reporting is sound; lend support in monitoring and assessing consultant’s work product

Qualifications:

• BS in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Engineering or equivalent as minimum
• At least 1-2 years in the Food Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
• Knowledge of food regulations, ingredient specifications and nutrition
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Product Vision is a must.
• Ability to execute quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Effective collaborator who works well with others