About the company/role:

• Major food manufacturing company
• Based in the South East suburbs of Melbourne
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Join the Regualtory Affairs team

Duties:

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies and identify optimal markets
• Participate in regulatory agency interactions, engage with relevant regulatory authorities, industry bodies and policymakers to shape the regulatory landscape
• Analyse regulations, assess potential risks and opportunities and provide strategic recommendations
• Drive initiatives to influence evolving regulatory frameworks while ensuring ongoing compliance
• Lead the regulatory approval process to secure necessary licenses in identified markets
• Ensure timely and compliant product launches
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, technical and commercial teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
• Address emerging regulatory challenges and provide regulatory solutions
• Accountable for regulatory compliance
• Provide expert guidance and creative regulatory solutions
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely customer compliance documentation including allergen statements, GMO food declarations, gluten-free status and 3rd party certification suitability

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary education in Science majoring in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition Science or similar
• Proven regulatory experience within flavor and food/beverage regulatory industry
• Knowledge of food technology systems and food quality
• Experience with ANZ and APAC food regulations
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and positive attitude

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda or Cathy on 03 9040 1630.

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