Senior Regulatory Specialist

at  Synlait

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate for this role will bring a wealth of experience in the infant formula and dairy space. You will have demonstrated experience in leading the regulatory workstream within cross functional project teams and delivering on required outcomes.

You will also have the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in regulatory affairs within the dairy industry.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of relevant ANZ regulatory processes, acts, regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in the application of other global regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in accessing, interpreting and applying global dairy and infant formula regulatory requirements.
• Tertiary degree in human nutrition is preferred.

ABOUT US – THE SYNLAIT WAY

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.
You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.
We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Regulatory Specialist who will bring exceptional nutritional regulatory knowledge to ensure ongoing compliance with global and domestic regulatory requirements and to support our new business growth ambitions. Complementing your strong subject matter expertise and industry networks you will also bring strong problem-solving skills and your ability to work with other groups across the business. As a senior member of the Global Regulatory Affairs team, this role will also provide guidance and coaching to the Regulatory Specialists.
This is an exciting opportunity to focus on innovation, growing volume, market expansion and developing relationships with our key customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Take the lead in understanding and ensuring compliance to overseas and New Zealand regulatory requirements related to new product development.
• Develop external relationships and networks to ensure Synlait is kept up to date in its knowledge and understanding of New Zealand regulations, especially those relating to infant formula products.
• Manage the regulatory registration process for new products. Co-ordinate and drive activities across functional areas as required.
• Work with MPI and applicable industry associations on New Zealand regulations and overseas market access requirements for dairy and infant formula products.
• Maintain an overview of changes to the regulatory and market access requirements for dairy and infant formula products in New Zealand and in key Synlait markets.