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Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Manager Full Time
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Location: Dubai – UAE
Company: Nestlé
Role: Regulatory and Scientific Affair Manager
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our business, this is a varied role that will works across the MENA region. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the compliance of all local and imported products and making sure that the regulations are applied across MENA. You will also oversee all product registration, submission and follow ups with local authorities as well Regulatory issue management and problem solving when required.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Develop and maintain a solid knowledge of food regulations in all horizontal topics (such as microbiology, chemical contaminants, etc)
Provide Regulatory support to regulatory function in the countries and to discussions with authorities at national, and regional level (e.g. GSO), when related to his/her business scope (Category); RSA SU may participate when required.
Communicate regulatory changes and drive implementation across stockholders. Propose & Implement action plans in response to regulatory changes in the Region.
Participate in crisis prevention and management and solve problems independently according to business needs.
Run multiple market business projects and lead these projects in a specific environment.
Keep track of all upcoming changes in regulations (draft standards) across the region, and prepare the required action plan for each new regulation or standard affecting NME businesses.
Lead and coordinate internal RSA projects. Take decisions and assume results within her/his field of competence with minimum guidance.
Provide clear feedback on regulatory environment related to your business scope to guide I&R and develop Groups positions / policies wherever necessary.
As a member of RSA team engage in RSA department activities NCE, development projects, projects and activities to improve function performance and commitment to business support as required.
Work in close collaboration with all related internal and external stakeholders, RSA HO, RSA in the countries, CT-R, BUs, SC, Technical department, suppliers etc
Knowledge transfer to new RSA members during orientation program. Provide regulatory support to other technical units and to marketing as appropriate.
What Will Make You Successful
3-5 years experience in regulatory affairs within the industry or in close contact with regulatory environment (food association, industry or governmental authorities).
Applied knowledge in at least one of the regulatory related topics such as, food safety, consumer information, nutrition & health, additive.
Strong influencing skills
Bachelors degree in science or law (e.g. food science/ nutrition/ lawyer) would be an advantage
Arabic & English is must