Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences (H&B) is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through innovative bioscience solutions. Our organization focuses on developing sustainable products that enhance everyday lifefrom dietary supplements and microbiome health to metabolic and immune support as well as food cultures home and personal care products. Leveraging cutting-edge research and technology we empower healthy living and drive scientific excellence ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy.
The role is based in Tokyo Japan (hybrid role). Be part of a strategic collaborative growth-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where Youll Make a Difference
Manage and develop product registration dossiers and health claims submissions for H&B products.
Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and maintain timelines.
Build and maintain relationships with Japanese regulatory authorities and trade associations.
Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to align objectives and prioritize efforts.
Evaluate regulatory implications of product and process changes.
Provide regional strategic input to global regulatory strategies and innovation.
Execute global regulatory strategies in alignment with local commercial teams.
Support H&B customers with regulatory and technical documentation.
Stay current with Japans regulatory environment and communicate updates to global teams.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Degree in Life Sciences Biology Chemistry Nutrition Biotechnology or related field.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in food supplements cultures or equivalent industry.
Strong expertise in regulatory management compliance and safety/risk assessment.
Deep knowledge of Japans regulatory requirements for food supplements cultures and enzymes.
Proven success in preparing product registration dossiers and navigating regulatory procedures.
Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English.
Ability to lead and collaborate within a matrix organization.
Detail-oriented analytical and proactive with strong time management skills.
Comfortable working independently and using IT systems/applications.
How Would You Stand Out
Strategic thinker with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.
Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
Why Choose Us
Opportunity to work with global leaders in bioscience innovation.
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
Access to cutting-edge research and technologies.
Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Structured learning and development programs and opportunities.
We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.
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Senior Manager
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