Scientific Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Lead – Chocolate, Australia & New Zealand

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; New Forest; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Scientific Affairs and Regulatory Affairs Lead – Chocolate, Australia & New Zealand

R-134674 |Ringwood - Melbourne, Australia| 1 other location(s) available

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

You will execute the scientific and regulatory affairs strategy for the chocolate category for Australia & New Zealand using your scientific and regulatory expertise and ensure our portfolio is in regulatory and policy compliance.

How you will contribute

You will execute the scientific and regulatory affairs strategy and ensure regulatory compliance. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to act on regulatory business risks and opportunities, advise and guide RDQ and business units on SARA opportunities and issues, provide scientific and regulatory affairs expertise for technical regulatory developments and help with responses to challenges and crisis management. In addition, you will ensure ingredients, product composition, claims and labelling compliance with regulations and company policies, and communicate to stakeholders on developments in scientific and regulatory affairs. You will also propose and implement business solutions to external regulatory changes, develop a strong knowledge of regulatory, scientific and nutrition risks and opportunities in your corresponding market, represent the company at external meetings and advocate for company positions.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and purpose and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• People development and management
• Continuous improvement and change culture behaviour, including change management skills
• In depth understanding of the regulatory framework in Australia and New Zealand
• Scientific affairs (industry, governmental, association background)
• Building collaborative relationships internally and externally
• Project and risk management
• Conducting technical assessments and supporting issues management and strategy development in the scientific affairs area
• Thinking creatively and communicating effectively
• Result orientation, including RIGHT FIRST TIME mentality

Education:

BS/MS/PhD, University degree in Chemistry, Food Science & Technology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related fields with food law dedication.

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in related RD&Q areas in the food or related industry
• Previous industry experience with confectionary (desirable)

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Scientific Affairs & Regulatory Affairs

Product Quality, Safety and Compliance