Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist (6 Months-Fixed Term Contract)

Randstad Türkiye

We are looking for a ''Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist'' for our global business partner operates in food industry and located in Istanbul-Şişli.

This position proactively identifies potential regulatory problems, and acts, as appropriate, to minimize or eliminate such problems and performs other duties to assist in creating a positive scientific and regulatory environment for our products and aligned with our business goals. The Regulatory Specialist also works on innovation and external projects to address and resolve regulatory issues that could impact our products across the ?luster.

Responsibilites: 

• Has responsibility for assuring ingredients, formulas, labelling, and packaging are in full compliance with laws and regulations;
• Has responsibility for assuring claims are in full compliance with laws and regulations
• Proactively monitors regulatory activities in the region; determines current and expected regulatory status of new ingredients and additives; researches interpretations regarding the safety and acceptability of products and ingredients, and assures that SRA databases are up to date and contain the best current information; works internally (including with cross-segment  partners) and externally to address and influence proposed regulations to preserve the company's freedom to operate;
• Participates on project teams, anticipates regulatory issues and works with legalcounsel, consultants, suppliers, and trade associations and external partners to clarify and resolve these issues;
• Assists with the preparation and submission of documentation to regulatory agencies and other external bodies required to substantiate and approve claims and to gain approval of new ingredients;
• Represents the company externally in trade organizations to address industry issues and ensure company positions are communicated
• Leads SRA projects, and assists on more complex projects, some with global scope and impact
• A Regulatory Specialist applies technical, organizational, and project managerial skills broadly to provide guidance to project teams, Corporate Affairs, Marketing and other internal partners on regulatory matters, recommends options and implements solutions to resolve problems so the product can be brought to market on a timely and cost-efficient basis. The jobholder works with a moderate level of independence, based on regulatory knowledge and experience in the region, to manage complex SRA challenges, provide reasoned and business relevant solutions, and risk assessments.
• Regulatory compliance of our products in the market place can be impacted if internal compliance and approval processes are not followed; this could have financial implications to the company if products have to be recalled or if fines are incurred if incumbent duties are not executed flawlessly. 
• The Regulatory Specialist also represents the company and actively participates in external activities as a member of iindustry associations.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry or pharmacology.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in regulatory affairs with food products, This includes excellent knowledge on European food legislation and understanding of Codex Alimentarius.
• Experience working with trade associations and government agencies to clarify and resolve regulatory matters is preferred.
• Conflict Management
• Comfort around Higher Management 
• Drive for Results 
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Priority setting