Scientist, Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure regulatory compliance of products, labels, advertising and promotions as well as adherence to Kraft policies and guidelines

• Develop nutrition and regulatory technical information for ingredients and products

• Review/approve label graphics for regulatory compliance and technical accuracy

• Review advertising and promotional materials for technical accuracy and compliance 

• Provide nutrition and regulatory guidance on project teams to enable accurate decision-making

• Partner with R&D and business teams to identify opportunities for the brands

• Stay abreast of nutrition and regulatory developments and identify opportunities and implications to the business

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nutrition, Food Science or related scientific field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Regulatory, Nutrition, R&D or Quality with a global/US food manufacturer 

• Experience with FDA/USDA food regulations, specifications, and labeling databases

• Excellent problem solving, organization, and time management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and work under tight timelines

• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion

• Willing to travel 5%

• Knowledge of FDA and/or USDA regulations and their application 

• Excellent problem solving, prioritization, and organizational skills Attention to detail, must have strong voice and be a leader willing to be vocal

• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and work under tight timelines. 

• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion 

• Ability to learn on the fly and is detail-oriented (able to switch gears quickly as the needs reprioritize) 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Comprehension of PLM software (Experience with Interspec is a huge plus) and a packaging review system (Mosaic)

Additional Information

Duration: 9 Months Contract