Regulatory Scientist

at  Kerry

Requisition ID 52564
Position Type FT Fixed Term
Recruiter #LI-RG2
Posting Type LI
Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it’s how we’ve become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it’s building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 25,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Relevant degree in a Scientific/Technical field or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, preferably in regulatory, quality assurance, or research, development, and analysis (RD&A).
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication, organizational, and self-motivation skills.Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, and adapt to business requirements.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as a regulatory scientist supporting scientific affairs steering group and liaising with a whole range of different areas of the business e.g. R&D, Commercial and a wide range of different technologies. It is a great opportunity to develop networks and relationships within the industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Partnering & Strategy Focus:
• Supporting business growth plans through strategic alignment.
• Assisting in embedding the regulatory operating model.
• Collaborating with Global Business Services fulfillment colleagues to address customer queries.
• Innovation & Ideation:
• Providing regulatory interpretation and advice to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Compiling outputs from Regulatory Affairs Steering Group (RASG) meetings for wider communication.
• Managing administrative aspects related to RASG meetings and assigned actions.
• Internal Stakeholders:
• Handling emerging issues and escalations.
• Serving as a point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Assisting in training and onboarding regulatory colleagues and other functions.
• Documentation and Communication:
• Reviewing documentation and project trackers.
• Preparing PowerPoint slides to simplify complex information for wider communication.
• Analyzing large volumes of data for potential impacts of upcoming legislative updates.
• Customer/External Engagement:
• Keeping RASG champions informed about industry regulations and trends.
• Participating in trade associations where applicable.
• Proactively engaging with specific customers and handling crisis management.