Manager - R&d Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs

Overview Main Purpose Ensure effective execution of regulatory change management programs and due diligence for scientific-regulatory governance compliance needs for assigned portfolios covering India BU countries markets India Bangladesh Bhutan Nepal Sri Lanka and Maldives The role will ensure compliance meeting dynamic evolving regulatory developments covering products ingredients packaging materials labeling claims licensing product registration certifications and all other applicable regulatory requirements for the diverse portfolios assigned The role requirements include enhancing the capability by leveraging global best practices including creating aligning integrating the science- and evidence-based representations to the regulatory agencies to shape the regulatory environment Responsibilities Accountabilities Deliver Scientific and Regulatory compliance governance due diligence for initiatives driven by business for innovations renovations stewardship productivity sustainability digitization and other projects for the areas of responsibility Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessments for the evolving new modified regulations for the areas of responsibility - including jurisdictions and brand product categories Monitor external regulatory legislative environment to identify the relevant developments impacting the business conduct gap assessment and build-align-and execute regulatory strategies programs by working with internal and external stakeholders focusing on minimizing risks and securing necessary approvals Ensure scientific-regulatory documentation is fully in place following the legislation regulatory and PepsiCo SRA programs for ingredients formulations products licensing registration labeling claims and exports imports work by partnering with the cross-functional business and R D teams Support by providing science and evidence-based regulatory proposals for regulatory petitions and advocacy areas to promote science evidence-based proposals aiming for contemporary regulatory frameworks and compliance programs for the area of responsibility Support regulatory horizon scanning of key developments and prepare align execute the issues management mitigation plans within the allocated budget resources and timelines Support Digitalization initiatives like specification management systems change management procedures and SOPs for the area of responsibility covering the India Region Assist the internal customers with scientific-regulatory guidance support on the external queries Qualifications Skills and Experience Required Bachelor or Master Preferred in food science technology life science chemistry biochemistry toxicology microbiology or related disciplines Required Working knowledge of regulations interpretations SOPs and regulatory compliance Preferred 8 years of working including at least 5 years on Regulatory Affairs Compliance Desirable - working knowledge of Codex Regulatory Auditing skills Attention-to-Detail and ability to translate regulations into actionable opportunities building and implementing the SOPs for regulatory compliance governance Able to engage with internal and external stakeholders for regulatory priorities and advocacy work areas Strong Communication skills - verbal nonverbal writing and presentation skills in English Ability to work in a matrix organization collaborate with stakeholders and manage multiple projects Reporting Direct - with - the Director Scientific Regulatory Affairs for South AsiaTravel In a normal scenario 20 including external meetings Location HQ in Gurgaon