Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job Description

Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Reporting to the SRA Director for Salty & AFH, the SRA Specialist is responsible for providing regulatory guidance and support for the Mars Snacking North America Salty business.

This role is responsible for a variety of regulatory activities related to recipes, finished products, labeling, claims, and regulatory knowledge management to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in North America.

The role also ensures compliance with internal policies, processes and guidelines. The SRA Specialist works cross-functionally with project teams to provide regulatory guidance, execute project milestones and assist in creating a positive compliance environment for our products and business goals.

What are we looking for?

Minimum bachelor’s degree in technical area, such as food science, dietetics, biology, chemistry or nutrition is preferred.

Minimum 2years of direct experience in CPG regulatory affairs is required. Knowledge of North American regulatory framework including navigation of US code of federal regulations.

Experience in raw material compliance, nutrition and ingredient labeling regulations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP and SharePoint.

Direct experience with food or food supplements preferred.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Assuring ingredients, formulas, labeling, artwork are in full compliance with North American laws and regulations and internal standards/policies.

Assuring claims are substantiated, approved, and in full compliance.

Determines current regulatory status of ingredients, additives, and claims; researches and interprets compliance and acceptability of ingredients, recipes and products and assures that SRA databases are up to date and contain the most current information.

Responsible for creation and maintenance of accurate nutrition and ingredient labeling information, for finished products, complying with federal and state regulations, company guidelines, and department procedures.

Reviews and approves artwork.

Participates in project teams providing regulatory guidance for brands of responsibility

Performs other regulatory related assignments as needed.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 86,720.00 - USD 119,240.00