Regulatory Scientist

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About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Anticipating Regulatory changes and impact on Kerry business, allowing for proactive action. Be seen externally as an expert in related regulations, taking a leadership role in regulatory body committees and working groups. Identifying opportunities and develops an agenda for regulatory to enable business growth. Takes the lead on regulatory related business projects as appropriate.

Location: Tralee but can be flexible in other locations

Key responsibilities

* The role focuses on embedding of the regulatory operating model and support on customer regulatory queries, managing accurate data and systems and by providing best in class expert regulatory and scientific knowledge and advice.
* Completion of key strategic customers documentation, in areas such as raw material, finished goods, labelling and packaging regulatory, tariff classification and statement development.
* Providing Regulatory support to the business on commercialising compliant NPI products.
* Assist sites & key stakeholders (Quality, Marketing, NPI, Commercial) with legislative queries and legislative interpretation queries.
* Management of relationships with trade associations and government agencies in relation to regulatory topics.
* Leads and supports the Horizon Scanning process, Food Fraud, Industry Recall/Alert & Issue Management scanning and knowledge sharing. Coordinate cross site responses to regulators and customers on emerging issues.
* Keep abreast of the latest development of relevant industry regulations and trends across the business manufacturing and supply base.
* Provide support function in terms of 3rd country registrations for plants / products and the performance of country compliance checks.
* Regulatory Strategy & Systems Development - including ICT support systems - ensuring a consistent approach across sites.

Qualifications and skills

* Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline and/or a proven track record in the area.
* Experience in Food/Dairy Industry, in a regulatory, QA or RDA Role.
* Beneficial to have experience of national or international trade associations/ knowledge of EU food legislation/standards
* Able to work accurately and quickly in a fast-paced environment
* A strong eye for detail: highly accurate, organised
* Ability to work on your own initiative - with a interrogative/research mindset
* Self-motivated with good organisational skills with good time management
* Strong Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
* Aptitude for Systems and Systems Development