Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist Europe

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Job Description:
Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Specialist Europe
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Salary: £36,000 - 45,000 (based on the level of experience), annual bonus, benefits

As an associate of the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs in the Mars Snacking team, you will support several iconic brands, including M&Ms, Snickers and Extra gum. You will be performing a variety of regulatory activities related to finished products, labelling, and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with applicable food and other product-related laws and regulations in accordance with internal processes and within assigned countries and areas of responsibility.

What are we looking for?

* A minimum bachelor's degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, or pharmacology, or regulatory is preferred. Internship or Experience with labelling and regulatory compliance is acceptable in lieu of a university degree.
* A minimum of a couple of years of experience in regulatory compliance/affairs is preferred, preferably with a food, beverage, or consumer products company.
* Knowledge in Product Quality Custodian; Risk & Opportunity Identification; Product, Packaging & Process Design.
* Candidates who are agile, experienced in change management and comfortable when dealing with ambiguity.
* Candidates who embrace digital technology with case study experience of using AI to increase efficiency and accuracy.

What will be your key responsibilities?

* Assists in activities to monitor regulatory developments and compile relevant food regulations with respective local support, and ensures all relevant databases are accurate and up-to-date for the region.
* Assists in determining current and expected regulatory status of (new) ingredients and additives; researches interpretations regarding the safety and acceptability of products and ingredients;
* Assists in activities to ensure ingredients and formulas are in full compliance with laws and regulations in countries where they are sold (including labelling);
* Assists with the preparation and submission of documentation to regulatory agencies and other external bodies required to respond to regulatory inquiries
* Assist in substantiating and approving claims and gaining approval of new ingredients;
* Performs other regulatory-related assignments as needed, including participation in SRA regional projects.

What can you expect from Mars?

* Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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