About The Role
Anticipating regulatory changes and impact on Kinisla business, allowing for proactive action. Be seen externally as an expert in related regulations, taking a leadership role in regulatory body committees and working groups. Identifying opportunities and develops an agenda for regulatory to enable business growth. Takes the lead on regulatory related business projects as appropriate.
Location: Tralee but can be flexible in other locations.
What will I be doing?
The role focuses on embedding of the regulatory operating model and support on customer regulatory queries, managing accurate data and systems and by providing best in class expert regulatory and scientific knowledge and advice
Completion of key strategic customers documentation, in areas such as raw material, finished goods, labelling and packaging regulatory, tariff classification and statement development
Providing Regulatory support to the business on commercialising compliant NPI products
Assist sites & key stakeholders (Quality, Marketing, NPI, Commercial) with legislative queries and legislative interpretation queries
Management of relationships with trade associations and government agencies in relation to regulatory topics
Leads and supports the Horizon Scanning process, Food Fraud, Industry Recall/Alert & Issue Management scanning and knowledge sharing. Coordinate cross site responses to regulators and customers on emerging issues
Keep abreast of the latest development of relevant industry regulations and trends across the business manufacturing and supply base
Provide support function in terms of 3rd country registrations for plants / products and the performance of country compliance checks
Regulatory Strategy & Systems Development - including ICT support systems - ensuring a consistent approach across sites
What do I need to be successful?
Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline and/or a proven track record in the area
Experience in Food/Dairy Industry, in a regulatory, QA or RDA Role
Beneficial to have experience of national or international trade associations/ knowledge of EU food legislation/standards
Able to work accurately and quickly in a fast-paced environment
A strong eye for detail: highly accurate, organised
Ability to work on your own initiative - with a interrogative/research mindset
Self-motivated with good organisational skills with good time management
Strong Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
Aptitude for Systems and Systems Development
What will I get in return?
At Kinisla, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
We also offer
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Health Care
Matched pension scheme
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