Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) Specialist Europe

Location: Slough United Kingdom

Salary: 36000 - 45000 (based on the level of experience) annual bonus benefits

As an associate of the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs in the Mars Snacking team you will support several iconic brands including M&Ms Snickers and Extra gum. You will be performing a variety of regulatory activities related to finished products labelling and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with applicable food and other product-related laws and regulations in accordance with internal processes and within assigned countries and areas of responsibility.

What are we looking for

• A minimum bachelors degree in a technical area such as nutrition food science biology chemistry or pharmacology or regulatory is preferred. Internship or Experience with labelling and regulatory compliance is acceptable in lieu of a university degree.

• A minimum of a couple of years of experience in regulatory compliance/affairs is preferred preferably with a food beverage or consumer products company.

• Knowledge in Product Quality Custodian; Risk & Opportunity Identification; Product Packaging & Process Design.

• Candidates who are agile experienced in change management and comfortable when dealing with ambiguity.

• Candidates who embrace digital technology with case study experience of using AI to increase efficiency and accuracy.

What will be your key responsibilities

• Assists in activities to monitor regulatory developments and compile relevant food regulations with respective local support and ensures all relevant databases are accurate and up-to-date for the region.

• Assists in determining current and expected regulatory status of (new) ingredients and additives; researches interpretations regarding the safety and acceptability of products and ingredients;

• Assists in activities to ensure ingredients and formulas are in full compliance with laws and regulations in countries where they are sold (including labelling);

• Assists with the preparation and submission of documentation to regulatory agencies and other external bodies required to respond to regulatory inquiries

• Assist in substantiating and approving claims and gaining approval of new ingredients;

• Performs other regulatory-related assignments as needed including participation in SRA regional projects.

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.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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