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Job Description:

Job Description

This Senior Regulatory Affairs Scientist position in Mars Pet Nutrition provides nutrition and regulatory guidance in a rapid changing environment to support strategic and innovative Mars business priorities.  This fast paced and exciting position has exposure to many parts of the business and works cross-functionally with the eCommerce, Legal, Research & Development, Marketing, Commercial and Supply Teams. This role will provide critical support to the business by applying technical mastery of pet nutrition and scientific claims support across the organization. This role helps ensure our products are supported by the most current and accurate science to maintain and grow the competitive market position.  This position will also utilize knowledge of federal and state regulations to ensure compliance and substantiation of Mars product labeling with a strong emphasis in product claims and eCommerce advertising.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in animal/biological sciences, nutrition, biochemistry, food science.

• 2 years of experience in animal health and nutrition field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pet food.
• M.S. in animal/biological sciences, nutrition, food science.

• A pet passionate person with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and overcome barriers to deliver guidance to R&D and commercial partners.

• Previous regulatory experience or experience in an FDA business is highly desired. This role requires strong analytical thinking skills and the ability to interpret complex regulations into creative business application.

• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to actively develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with Regulatory colleagues around the world and with partners in other functions including Product Development, Legal, Quality & Food Safety, Marketing, Commercial, Formulation and others.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to clearly communicate potentially complex or sensitive information in a factual, non-speculative manner, across levels and functions in the organization.

• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as a part of a dynamic team

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to identify what needs to be done and the ownership to drive the work to completion.

• The individual must have the ability to adapt to changing priorities, while continuing to manage multiple projects according to business needs

• Excellent attention to detail is required for many aspects of this role including interpreting and applying regulations, label development etc.

• Provide robust claims substantiation for all brands utilizing the most current and accurate science to maintain and grow the competitive market position on shelf and in eCom space.

• Provide regulatory review and approval of packaging and advertising materials for pet food and supplements ensuring appropriate support for all claims.  Supporting internal customers on ecommerce projects and innovation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required to respond effectively to internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

• Provide regulatory guidance on ingredients and claims strategy to ensure they are accurately supported and properly described on labels and advertising. 

Provide regulatory input to guide the business 

• Ability to access and research applicable regulations, horizon scanning of regulated consumer goods to assist with product proposition, labelling, regulatory strategy and claim support.

• Provide training on label compliance to R&D and Marketing associates.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and think strategically to navigate the regulations.

Support trade objectives of the business

• Obtain and maintain necessary documentation for successful imports of pet food and ingredients, such as APHIS import permits, and provide support for affiliate markets, operations and commercial in obtaining export approvals.

• Build regulatory understanding for imports and exports and remain current on World events which may have a direct impact in the agricultural industry specifically relating to pet food and ingredients (examples include BSE, Bioterrorism, Avian Flu).

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.