Senior Executive – Regulatory Affairs & Advocacy (FIA India)

About The Role

The Nutrition Policy Specialist will report to Regional Senior Manager (Nutrition). This role will be instrumental in driving FIA’s mission to represent and support the food and beverage (F&B) industry across Asia. This role involves monitoring regulatory developments, providing expert guidance on health and nutrition policies, and supporting strategic initiatives that address emerging health and regulatory challenges.

He/ She should have a strong focus on nutrition, government policy making, and regulatory development as well as developing partnerships with relevant key stakeholders: regulators, professional bodies, academia etc. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about public health advocacy and skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships to support FIA agenda.

Key Responsibilities

I. Regulatory Intelligence and Scientific Research

Focus: Monitoring, Evidence Building, and Policy Analysis

• Monitor and Analyse Regulatory Trends:

• Stay informed about the developments in food and nutrition regulations, public health policies, and industry standards across Asia. Provide timely insights and strategic analysis on key issues such as taxation on foods and beverages, front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL), product reformulation, marketing restrictions, and emerging nutrition guidelines.

• Policy Landscape Development:

• Develop and maintain FIA’s technical resources such as position papers, regulatory landscape reports, technical guidance white paper and evidence banks to support science-based policy advocacy.

• Scientific Research and Evidence Building:

• Identify research gaps and coordinate scientific initiatives including literature reviews, impact assessments, and consumer perception studies. Work closely with academic institutions and technical consultants to generate robust, data-driven evidence that supports FIA’s regulatory and policy priorities.

• Subject-Matter Leadership:

• Serve as an internal and external expert on health and nutrition policy, providing technical guidance to FIA members and contributing expertise in regulatory forums and scientific dialogues.

II. Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Collaboration

Focus: Strategic Relationships | Industry Coordination | Policy Interface

• Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Management:

• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, policymakers, NGOs, academic institutions, professional societies, public health advocates, and global/regional F&B associations.

• Industry Collaboration and Strategy:

• Collaborate closely with FIA member companies and working groups to develop unified advocacy strategies and technical positions. Facilitate cross-sectoral engagement to ensure that industry perspectives are represented in policy conversations.

• Dialogue Facilitation:

• Act as a connector between industry and government stakeholders by organising bilateral and multilateral policy dialogues that promote transparent, constructive, and evidence-based discussions.

III. Advocacy, Communication & Knowledge Dissemination

Focus: Strategic Communication | Capacity Building

• Media and Public Affairs Collaboration:

• Work closely with the FIA Public Affairs team to align scientific messaging with broader advocacy objectives, including media engagement, public campaigns, and social media outreach.

• Event Conceptualisation and Management:

• Design, coordinate, and implement high-impact events such as closed-door policy dialogues, stakeholder workshops and scientific forums to strengthen FIA’s thought leadership in nutrition and regulatory affairs.

• Capacity Building:

• Lead and support initiatives to build technical capacity among stakeholders, fostering a deeper understanding of food system challenges and solutions in Asia.

Qualification & Desired Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Science, Food Science/Technology, Public Health Science or related fields (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs, nutrition policy, or a related role, preferably within the food and beverage industry.