Regulatory Affairs Specialist Germany (m/f/d)

With over 3,600 colleagues worldwide, GBfoods is dedicated to creating quality food that brings a unique blend of local tradition and modern convenience to everyday meals. In Germany, our iconic brands, including Heisse Tasse and Erasco, have become trusted names, backed by a century-long legacy. To support our Regulatory team in Lübeck, we are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist Germany (m/f/d) as a parental leave replacement. This role can be based in our offices in Lübeck, Germany, or Barcelona, Spain.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance: Guarantee food law conformity of our products, including packaging, labelling, and advertising materials, in line with EU and national regulations.
• Review Marketing Materials: Assess company advertising and materials to identify potential legal risks.
• Local Regulatory Contact: Act as the primary contact for food law and product-specific inquiries within Germany.
• Product Release Support: Facilitate the product release process in our product data management system.
• Specification Management: Create, manage, and maintain product specifications and declarations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with quality management, product development, marketing, and other departments both locally and within Europe.
• Policy Development: Assist in the creation of company policies and guidelines, based on regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• European Regulatory Team: Collaborate closely with international colleagues, providing support on cross-border food law issues and representing the German perspective.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track and respond to changes in European directives and national laws affecting our products.
• Guidance and Training: Provide regulatory instructions and training to other departments on labeling, product composition, and compliance matters.
• Industry Liaison: Serve as the main contact for German food associations, including Kulinaria Deutschland, and work closely with the German managing director and the Corporate Regulatory Manager on these engagements.
• Compliance Audits: Support responses to official inquiries, prepare statements, and assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with EU and local laws.

Your Profile:

• Educational Background: A university degree in food chemistry (preferably with a 2nd state examination), food science and technology, chemistry, or a comparable field, with relevant professional experience in food law.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of EU food regulations, national laws, and Codex Alimentarius standards.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and presentation abilities; adept at managing complexity.
• Professional Confidence: Ability to interact confidently with associations and regulatory authorities.
• Team-Oriented: Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Language Skills: German and Fluent English proficiency.
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in medium to large food companies, food associations, commercial laboratories, or related fields is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: Support for your work-life balance with 30 days of vacation, a standard 38-hour workweek, and up to 2 days of mobile working per week.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy 13 monthly salaries, vacation pay, and additional performance-based remuneration.
• Convenient Commute: Excellent transport links and on-site parking ensure a stress-free commute.
• Health and Wellness: Benefit from health programs and a subsidized pension plan.
• Culinary Perks: Choose from our Heisse Tasse products in break rooms, and enjoy a varied catering offer in our company restaurant.
• Employee Discounts: Access to attractive discounts as part of our team.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for regular conferences and exchanges with local and international colleagues.

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your detailed application, including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations. Please apply until 12/31/2024.