Regulatory Affairs Lead Specialist

As a Regulatory Affairs Lead Specialist, you will be responsible for APAC regulatory review, ingredient/product registration, and maintenance of the compliance database for the Dietary Supplement (DS) and Market Ready Solution (MRS) divisions of Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC) Business Unit (BU). You will also advise/provide recommendations to Marketing and Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Purchasing in all regulatory-related matters. You will render regulatory-specific support to marketing and sales for customer-related activities, including customer presentations/workshops, customer enquiries, alignment of customer quality agreements, and specifications sign-off.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct RA compliance reviews of dsm-firmenich’s products, proactive monitoring of changes in the regulatory environment along with impact analysis and ensuring these activities are updated in the RA compliance database in a timely manner.
• Responsible to address customer enquiries according to timelines specified in the Service Level Agreement.
• Manage dossier preparation ingredient/product approvals in collaboration with Global or Regional Regulatory Affairs, Regional Business, Project Management, R&D functions, consultants, etc. based on company strategy.
• Submit dossiers to the local authorities, follow up on the approval process closely with evaluators, and communicate progress in a timely manner to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct regulatory risk assessments, propose mitigation plans/recommendations, and contribute to process improvement activities, as needed.
• Effectively prioritize and negotiate deliverables/tasks in an agile and dynamic environment.

You bring

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nutritional Science, Food Science, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs in food, food supplements, and pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated collaborative and influencing skills with internal colleagues, customers, and relevant authorities across different functions and regions.
• Proficiency in English (additional languages a plus).
• Basic digital skills required (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a matrix and dynamic organization.
• This is a 1-year contract position.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate; there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us, that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.