Manager - Regulatory Affairs, India

Job Description

Job Summary Are you inspired to contribute your expertise to a global leading Ingredients organization? We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of solutions for the food & beverage industry. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Regulatory Affairs team as Manager - Regulatory Affairs, India. Come join the global Ingredients leader where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world! Your Focus As a Manager - Regulatory Affairs, India, you will provide regulatory guidance on a wide range of compliance issues – including specific issue expertise, documentation, regulatory trend impact and regulatory compliance. You will focus on more direct customer interactions and internal technical decision-making. The role is Chennai, India based and will report to Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs - India. How You Will Contribute Understand the overall role of GRA both internally as well as in relation to contractors, regulatory authorities and trade associations. Articulate and execute GRA Strategy. Understands the framework of regulations, product claims or certifications which are applicable to a broad range of customer requirements and applications. Collaborates within teams. Advise the creative, application and commercial departments on the safe use and/or regulatory compliance of ingredients and finished formulas. Provide technical documentation to relevant teams. Provide support/guidance for our customers as well as GRA management. Provide both, guidance and mentoring to others. Demonstrate advanced system/regulatory expertise to facilitate meeting regulatory needs (e.g. customer requests, regulatory changes and requirements) efficiently and effectively. Spot potential issues, raises concerns and offers solutions on relevant topics such as documentation, hazard communication, A.O. etc. Understand legislation, customer restrictions and trade association agreements with regards to material issues. Provides technical support such as maintaining regulatory communications; creating standard reports such as regulatory/testing/risk reports. What you will need to be successful Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Regulatory Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Chemistry or any other relevant discipline. Minimum 10-12 years of Regulatory Affairs work experience in the industry. Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities and managing regulatory inspections and audits. Project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve regulatory issues effectively. Professional certifications in regulatory affairs is an added advantage. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more