Program Manager SRA Global Innovation
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Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Program Manager Global Innovation
The SRA Program Manager role is a global and dynamic role focused on fostering innovation within Mars Snacking North America by guiding and managing regulatory strategies that support the development and commercialization of new to Mars products. This role will leverage a deep understanding of how and when to apply regulatory requirements to innovation projects for the translation of risk assessment and investment timelines.
This technical leader role will guide and manage a variety of regulatory activities related to finished products labelling and claims for agile innovation projects targeted for the North America business unit while contributing to the development of Global SRA strategies. This position proactively partners with a wide range of crossfunctional stakeholders and Regional SRA experts to assess regulatory feasibility of new innovation and works to bring solutions to the table to enable value creation while ensuring compliance.
What are we looking for
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a technical area such as food chemistry nutrition food science biology chemistry or toxicology. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in scientific and/or regulatory compliance/affairs and/or a related technical area with food products or related product categories (such as food supplements cosmetics and natural health products) with proficiency in food law nutrition policy and regulatory affairs for North America.
Experience working on largescale regulatory affairs or regulatory compliance projects involving formulas ingredients claims and labelling; a demonstrated track record of working successfully across functions to achieve shared goals; proven ability to interact crossfunctionally at all levels within the organization are required; proven drive for results with an ability to work independently
What will be your key responsibilities
Serves as the SRA lead and primary point of contact for global agile innovation business stakeholders for activities focused on N. America business unit
Leads Governance Risk Forum for all global innovation projects targeted for N. America in partnership with Mars governance functions (Legal Q&FS H&W IP/Trademarks Responsible Marketing)
Provides early stage scientific and regulatory guidance for claims ingredient recipe and labelling bringing solutions in addition to risk assessments.
Drives regulatory strategies for route to market for new innovations working with external experts where needed for new to Mars categories or channels
Guides and manages compliance activities for testandlearn launches to ensure that ingredients claims product and labelling are compliant with relevant regulations; partners with regional SRA teams to support assessments and project scaleup
Develops business tools for articulation of regulatory criteria for product commercialization utilizing a multidimensional approach by leveraging risk assessment external landscape time & capital investment needed for product readiness working through both an internal and external network of experts
Executes workstreams for aligning ways of working with stakeholders building internal & external capabilities grounding stakeholders with basic regulatory knowledge and establishing processes to enable speed and agility when partnering with the business for innovation
Monitors industry trends and headwinds/tailwinds via literature reviews conference attendance or participation in professional associations manages technical impact assessments and translates them into risk mitigating actions or business opportunities for SRAdriven value creation
Work with relevant technical teams (e.g. Science & Technology Corporate Affairs Product Development) on global scale Freedom to Operate Value Leadership Supply Resilience initiatives by providing regulatory guidance for project
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 117808.00 USD 161984.00Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
