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Chicago, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Global Head RSA Flavors- Chicago IL

PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Global Head RSA Flavor is the senior Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) role responsible for the ADM Flavor business Portfolio. This role sits on the Global ADM RSA team as well as the Flavor Leadership Team and plays a vital role in shaping the strategy and direction of the business. ADMs Flavor business offers a robust portfolio ofingredients including Colors by Nature Flavoring ingredients Botanicals Extracts Citrus Mint Vanilla and the food solutions that use these and other ADM ingredients.
This role leads the Regulatory & Scientific Affairs functional interface with the business regulatory authorities and external partners. Specifically this role develops applicable strategies to ensure market access for ADM and its customers; provides direction and prioritization for the function; ensures ADMs products are labeled appropriately and comply with the requirements of the intended use and market by providing regulatory expertise and direction understands the global impacts of new regulations customer requirements and/or new challenges that affect ADMs freedom to operate and develops & directs global regulatory approach to address these impacts; engages with external partners and customers to represent the company and defend its interests.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporting the business
  • Oversight of functional team and direct according to business priorities for product stewardship market entry claims and maintenance of the regulatory aspects of the portfolio. Serves as the Strategic Regulatory & Scientific Affairs lead for Global Flavor Business.
  • Work closely with the RSA Leadership Team to support the RSA function-to-business partnership in terms of division design and maintenance coverage cross-division functional responses and conduit to commercial strategies
  • Work closely with RSA Leadership and business stakeholders to develop and evaluate applicable e customer service metrics and functional support metrics for this portfolio
  • Work with RSA Nutrition and BU Leadership to align on the applicable RSA budget
  • Support due diligence required for M&A and JV activities as identified and requested by RSA and Business leadership
  • Ensure that the RSA Flavor teams are maintaining the appropriate source information to support regulatory database(s) for business partners including Operations Marketing Products Development and Applications R&D etc.
  • Advise and support quality marketing and product management departments in ensuring regulatory compliance of products and marketing tools.
  • Check regulatory status of new ingredients and new products against applicable requirements and liaise with global regulatory network for other regions.
  • Partner with other ADM functions with shared responsibility to ensure compliance for product labelling & market claims SDS and quality/regulatory statements.
  • Service customers (internal and external) by responding to regulatory enquiries on developing products are products in market.
  • To contribute to ADMs working groups on regulatory topics.
Ensuring market authorization for ingredients and finished products
  • Actively participate in and lead consortia (e.g. IOFI FEMA and others as needed) for authorization or renewals of ingredients that are vital to the activities of the BU and that advance harmonization and market access for the ADM portfolio (for instance flavoring colors or novel protein dossiers)
  • Support the preparation of authorization and renewal dossiers in partnership with Science & Technology and Marketing and Product Management.
  • Define regulatory strategy to accelerate market launch of new specialty offerings ingredients and finished products in collaboration with regional teams and external consultants.

Lobbying within Professional Associations network
  • Engage with external partners (regulatory bodies trade associations) in coordination with the regional and global BU leadership to represent the company and defend ADMs interests
  • Provide advice and act proactively to anticipate any regulatory change impacting the business
Education:
  • University Degree in Food Science Nutrition Chemistry Toxicology (Food) Law or other related field or equivalent experience; Graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience & Skills:
  • Preferred more than 15 years of experience related to food/beverage food ingredient and/or flavor industry or equivalent.
  • Minimum 7 years in Regulatory Affairs in the food/beverage flavor industry.
  • Global Regulatory Affairs experience.
  • Leadership and team management experience across diverse cultures.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and having a cross-cultural approach.
  • Strong independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a very good command of both written and spoken English.
  • Computer Skills and excellent user knowledge in business relevant software (SAP Microsoft Office Package).
  • Business Acumen.
  • Recognized by peers and industry as a subject matter expert and source of knowledge.
  • Attention to detail.
Any Other Requirements (for e.g. languages special computer skills ADM leadership attributes)
  • Full understanding of Flavor and Food Industry structure global regulatory landscape opportunities & regulatory implications
  • Possess communication skills that can relate complex regulatory topics to non-regulatory audiences with appropriate business context.
  • Ability to focus priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Strategic and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Teaching and communication skills.
  • Ability to identify employees capabilities and distributes group responsibilities to capitalize on previous experience and expertise.
  • Positive can-do attitude with open minded approach.
Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required. * If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- WamwariWaichungo
Recruiter- Amy Schroeder



About ADM

At ADM we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste and a commitment to sustainability we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth depth insights facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food beverages health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at .


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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