Ice Cream Regulatory Affairs Associate

Job Title: Ice Cream Regulatory Affairs Associate
Location: Malaysia

Overview
We are committed to ensure that our products are compliant with legislation and that clear information is provided on their use and any risks that are associated with their use. To translate this mission efficiently into action, and to ensure that we comply with its own high standards as well as with the technical aspects of legislation, we are looking for a talented Regulatory Affair who will play a crucial role in ensuring our products comply with all relevant regulations and standards. This person will be responsible for basic regulatory pillars that are: Compliance & Innovation support in the country and will work closely with internal stakeholders and minimal interact with external stakeholders, to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and support the successful launch of new ice cream products.

Main purpose of the job, accountabilities and key tasks:

Coordinates product compliance in the country: Manages product compliance implementation in the country and ensures the execution of local regulation by check artwork & label information. Contributes to the assessment of regulatory compliance related to sourcing unit change. Be the first point of contact for local regulatory and compliance requirements, support implementation of changed/new legislation in relevant products and contributes to/give training to relevant team.

Support the regulatory strategy, organisation and guidance for the innovation projects in a country: Deliver regulatory input to the innovation projects (covering labelling compliance including product claim) which will be combined with other input from other functions and review/assessment in the LCF (pre lock). Contributes to Regional Asia RA network & BU network to update on country regulatory related matters such as:

• What going on in markets /challenges in/out
• Regulatory summaries on updated country specific areas (halal, import permit, DVS, etc)
• Competitor monitoring
• Information on country regulatory news

When needed, help to connect with local regulatory consultants and/or external regulatory experts related to the innovation projects and/or country regulation. Working with RA lead to implement the strategy.

Be the RA contact to support on specific topic needed for the country: Monitors the external environment in the country & liaise with regional RA lead. Help to support company position in the face of new regulations or amendment in regulations. Support the advocacy effort on regulation/legislation harmonization through local industry association & liaise with regional RA lead.

Profile:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Science or equivalent degree
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Experience in local regulations/legislations (ice cream/confectionery, foods)
• Good in attitudes and able to manage stakeholders professionally
• Ability to liaise with other functions internally and with Authorities externally
• Have a basic knowledge of interpretation on country regulations
• Basic knowledge in advocacy and negotiation skills
• Attention to details, very-well organised, and logical/systematic thinking

About Ice Cream
Ice Cream houses have some of the most iconic brands in the world - Magnum, Wall's, and Ben & Jerry's. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in spreading joy and happiness. The ice-Cream brand creates happier moments within the communities where we operate and continually innovate to bring ice creams that excite.

Who we are looking for:
Ice Cream plays a key role in driving strong growth momentum in the region and we need great people to help us achieve it. We are looking for a driven, proactive, creative and resourceful Assistant Brand Manager who will make this ideal future a reality for the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for building stronger purpose-driven brand equity for our brands ("Happy People, Happy Planet"), driving brand power, innovation, branding, communication, and performance tracking and ensuring excellent consumer experience across the full funnel and partnering with markets for strategy deployment to propel the growth of Ice-Cream.

Company:
Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the opportunity to see the true impact that you’re having in the work you do - every small thing counts. The personal contribution you make means you feel good about what you do and proud that you have a career with a higher purpose. Be empowered to make a positive impact, by bringing your purpose into action.

Our policies & flexible working:
At Unilever, we have a range of market-leading, family-friendly and flexible working policies, which enable our employees to balance their day-to-day responsibilities. These policies and practices include:

• Agile working, which gives employees the possibility to work remotely and flex their own hours, whilst ensuring business needs are met.
• Flexible working arrangements including, but not limited to, part-time and job share opportunities.
• Enhanced leave policies - all employees taking maternity or shared parental leave have up to 16 weeks’ paid leave and some eligible employees can have up to 39 weeks’ paid leave. In addition, our Maternity & Paternity Services portal provides online resources to support employees at all stages of parenthood, as well as tailored guidance for line managers.
• Practical support including, nursery benefits and back-up care for parents and carers.
• A constant focus on wellbeing for employees, including regular health checks, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme.