Senior Assistant Director - Food Regulatory Affairs

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead and manage activities in the Food Regulatory Affairs, focusing on driving policy initiatives, liaising with government departments, engaging with industry stakeholders, generating revenue, and organizing impactful initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./B.Tech.) / Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.). Preferably food technology
• 7-15 years of work experience in a similar field.
• Prior experience in food regulatory affairs, policy, advocacy, program organization, and Industry & Government connections shall be preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Indian food regulations and policy, advocacy, trade, etc.
• Managing industry discussions on technical matters and leading delegations
• Experience in liaising with government stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent research, report-writing, and policy analysis skills.
• Ability to organize industry events, working groups, outreach programs, and delegations.
• Strong Communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of codex and other global food regulations.
• Regular interaction with Committee members.
• Preparing industry representations/concept notes/guidelines/knowledge papers/proposals for organizing sector-specific programs/preparation of presentations, etc.
• Ability to increase membership base and raise sponsorships
• Team player-Work in co-ordination with others and understand others’ viewpoints.
• Ability to multitask and learn
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to lead and motivate the team
• Good organizational skills.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Analyze food regulations, trade regulations, and their impact on food businesses.
• Engage with government bodies (FSSAI, other departments and ministries, etc.) on policy matters.
• Liaise with food business stakeholders, other organizations, startups, and corporate leaders.
• Plan and execute events such as Summits, Conferences, Industry roundtables, Policy Dialogues, Task Force Meetings, Committee Meetings, Delegations, etc.
• Preparing representations on draft, final, and other notifications/concept notes/guidelines/knowledge papers/reports/proposals for organizing sector-specific programs.
• Regular interaction with Committee members and relevant industry.