Vervuld
Global Regulatory Affairs Manager
Lodiers & Partners

Our client is a fast-growing global company of food ingredients with production facilities in more than 30 countries and presence in over 100 countries around the world. Therefore, it is one of the largest worldwide producers and distributors in food applications and has a long and market leading legacy. The company is divided into 3 divisions, each with their own focus on different specialty ingredients and industries. Every day the employees strive to be leading in the industry by being the number one innovator. Think global, act local is one of the key competences of the company.
Due to the growth of the company the Regulatory Affairs department is searching for a new colleague who wants to be part of this exciting journey in a truly global, diverse and inclusive environment.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for the successful candidate to play a critical role in regulatory affairs within a rapidly expanding global playfield in food, feed and alcoholic beverages among others. Besides, this position provides a great role for a Regulatory Manager who has a combination of significant technical knowledge and expertise in the food industry and a thorough understanding of global food law and regulations. In this position you will be part of the newly established Global IP & Regulatory team which is part of the R&D department and you will actively contribute to the growth of a fast-developing technology-led company. This position offers significant growth within the role, giving the opportunity to make a difference in a competitive industry by managing both regulatory protection as well as regulatory opportunities for the business. The company has a collegial working atmosphere an open culture in which it is fun to work and to express your own initiatives.

We are searching for a pro-active, culture- and organizational sensitive regulatory affairs expert who understands what is required to build and influence a network in a global organization. 
Emotional intelligence is a key characteristic. Ambition, ethics and collaboration are your core values.
You believe the area of regulatory affairs is an opportunity and not a threat. You will attribute to the expansion of the regulatory competence model with knowledge on:
 

• Understanding the product portfolio (including applications) and ability to identify effectively and communicate opportunities arising from changing regulations;
• Preparing and managing submissions for approval of new ingredients and products. Can negotiate with relevant regulatory authorities for market authorisation;
• Contribute to developing and implement regulatory strategy and processes that are aligned to overall business goals and objectives;
• Representing the business on relevant scientific and regulatory panels, and trade associations;
• Developing and leveraging a regulatory network including suppliers, customers, local authorities, trade associations, committees, scientific institutes, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), etc.

You bring:

• .A minimum of a B.Sc. degree in a life-sciences discipline e.g., food science, biotechnology, chemical technology or microbiology;
• At least 10 years’ career experience in managing regulatory affairs in a complex, global company in the food industry; including the active participation in trade associations;
• An existing network of contacts or experience in working with Regulatory (National) Authorities will be an advantage;
• Experienced in the development domain within food science, biotechnology or similar;
• Fluent in English (verbally and written);
• Highly competent IT literacy and understanding of business systems and collaborative technologies;
• Due to the global nature of the company and the offered position, you need to be flexible regarding working hours;
• Willing to travel internationally when needed.

A 4-day working week can be discussed in this position.

The name of the company will be revealed after the candidate has shown a genuine interest in the position. There will be several rounds of interviewing, with Lodiers & Partners and our client. A personality questionnaire can be part of the process as well.
For more information, please contact Ivonne Kramer: +31 6 23985362  (kramer@lodiersenpartners.nl)