Your Role

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Quality & Environmental Team, who will report to the Quality & Environmental Director. In this role, you will be part of a growing team and collaborate with the other departments (Industrial, Sustainability, Purchasing, Marketing, R&D & Legal).

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Manager to oversee and navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance in the pet food industry. The ideal candidate will be open to acquire a deep understanding of regulatory requirements but will also excel in building and maintaining external relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations.

What you will do

• Design and implement the Regulatory Cluster Roadmap in a competitive way for all the operating countries & brands for Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure Regulatory Watch and define impacts of new regulation projects with the purpose of management of projects & key decisions
• Ensure comprehensive and on-going knowledge of emerging trends and subjects with potential impact on business objectives (Risk & opportunities)
• Implement and adapt Regulatory Strategy based on business objectives and context
• Support with legal department the management of key strategic disputes, crises, conflicts with regulatory authorities, competitors or other stakeholders
• Develop and cultivate an active set of relationships with the regulatory organization stakeholders (Ex: legal), self-regulatory groups (business leads) and industry stakeholders (sectorial associations)
• Provide regulatory guidance and support from product conception until artwork approval in order to ensure the regulatory is included since the design phase:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development processes.
• Stretch the regulatory framework to align R&D, Quality Assurance, and Marketing teams with the business objectives.
• Ingredients regulatory watch according to emerging business needs
  
  
  

Key Deliverables

• Enable achievement of strategic objectives
• Strategic legal & regulatory vision & advice
• Regulatory cluster roadmap definition and implementation
• Compliance to all regulations related to our business (food safety & claims)
• Provide defined tools (procedures, guidelines...) to key stakeholders to enable correct management of labelling, claim validation & advertising
• Maintain high level of expertise & empowerment in regulatory team
  
  
  

Main Interaction

• Topline
• Operations
• Sales
• Quality
• R&D
• External: major institutions, sectorial associations
  
  
  

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in regulatory affairs, ideally with more than 5 years in a related or equivalent position in pet food industry, pharmaceutical, human food industry or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, veterinarian (or equivalent)
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Soft Skills:
• Business Acumen & Value Creation
• Engage stakeholders
• Assess & Manage Business Risk & Opportunities
• Ensure License to operate
• Communication with Impact
• Field Specifics:
• Competitors understanding
• Litigation
• Food science and technology
• Product & Process Law Regulations
  
  
  

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Ticket Restaurants
• Pension plan
• Fully equipped Gym
• Breakfast and fresh fruit
• Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Pet-friendly office
• Celebrations & Fun
  
  
  

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!

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