Sr Principal Scientist Claims and Nutrition North America Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
Sr Principal Scientist Claims and Nutrition North America Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
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Sr Principal Scientist Claims and Nutrition North America Scientific and Regulatory
As an associate of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) the Senior Principal Scientist SRA provides regulatory scientific and nutrition expertise and leverages SRA network to enable the development and of Mars Wrigley (MW) claims and nutritionrelated regulatory affairs and scientific affairs strategy for North America.
This position leads the development and of claims initiatives nutrition nutritionrelated regulatory affairs and scientific affairs and related issues management critical to MW. This position creates and coordinates aligned scientific messaging and represents/leads MW in key external organizations to create a scientifically based regulatory environment.
This role creates and sustains a competitive advantage for MW and manages our Freedom to Operate agenda to support the achievement of Mars overall business goals by leading the external influencing and internal strategy and related to MW SRA North America.
What are we looking for
Masters in nutrition or related science. Phd preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience with a food company working with nutrition research trade associations or government agencies to clarify and resolve regulatory and scientific matters.
Demonstrated working knowledge: of food regulatory and human health issues; track record of working successfully across functions to achieve shared goals; and proven ability to interact crossfunctionally at all levels within the organization are required.
Preferred 8 years experience in scientific affairs / nutrition with food products and/or related product categories (such as food supplements cosmetics) with proficiency in food law and nutrition policy for North America.
What will be your key responsibilities
CLAIMS
Directs MW North Americas claims review substantiation and approval and provides support for product innovation projects and product marketing initiatives. Serves as a key resource to North America SRA associates to ensure timely support for claims projects.
Cocreates with Marketing and R&D team on new concept claims and communication based on desired consumer benefit through scientific expertise and understanding of the regulatory environment in North America
Proactively identifies opportunity to enable innovation (e.g. claims) and consumer obsession through the health nutrition and claims lens
Provides guidance on roadmap to generate required scientific substantiation gain regulatory approval or mitigate the risk of nutrition or functional claims by working crossfunctionally within MW with consultants and/or external interindustry groups.
Governs claims approval process to ensure compliance to MW and Mars global standards and polices related to health nutrition and claims.
HORIZON SCANNING AND ISSUES MANAGEMENT
Proactively monitors scientific and regulatory activities in North America in the areas of claims nutrition and health and ensures regulatory changes are properly executed and reported
Translates external regulatory development into business impact to provide visibility to business stakeholders (e.g. Product Development Science and Technology Corporate Affairs) and drives proactive actions to protect our Freedom to Operate or unlock growth opportunities
Leads the management of nutritionrelated issues for MW through clear mapping of external landscape Mars Wrigley North America objective in the issue develops action plan to protect the business through internal and external networks and escalate to appropriate business fora.
NUTRITIONRELATED SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Leads scientific affairs and regulatory affairs strategy on key internal and external nutritionrelated issues impacting Mars Wrigley North America business to protect the business freedom to operate and unlock business growth
Owns relationship with external trade associations and professional groups in nutrition and health policy and shapes the agenda at these external groups
Partners crossfunctionally with Public Affairs R&D Corporate Affairs Legal and with other Mars segments to establish science policy and influence scientific opinions and positions external scientific environment and key opinion leaders that benefit and further the companys innovation and growth strategies in North America.
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Bestinclass learning and development support from day one including access to our inhouse Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
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Skills:
Action Planning Adaptive Mindset Compliance Management Data Collection and Analysis Negotiation Organization Design and Development Planning and Organizing Reporting Verbal Communication Waterfall ModelCompetencies:
Balances Stakeholders Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability Interpersonal Savvy Manages Complexity Organizational Savvy Persuades Strategic MindsetThe base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to market location jobrelated knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position mayalso include other elements if eligible including variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offeredand the employees work schedule (i.e. parttime schedule store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
USD 133067.00 USD 182958.00Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
