Overview
PepsiCo is looking for an R&D Regulatory Affairs EU Food Contact Materials Scientist to join on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in one of our locations: Leicester, UK or Cork, Ireland or Utrecht, Netherlands.
Job Purpose
You care about what your work means to the rest of the world - so do we. Imagine what could happen if we work together. PepsiCo Regulatory Affairs is an integral part of PepsiCo’s TDC team which consists of the following Global R&D functions: Regulatory Affairs, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Scientific Affairs, Data & Digital Insights, and Sensory & Consumer Insights. Regulatory Affairs is a global organization with over 170 associates collaborating across the world to ensure compliance and freedom to operate.
Responsibilities
* Expert resource for the business on EU food contact materials regulations.
* Ensure compliance with all aspects of EU food contact materials legislation including those relating to manufacture & composition.
* Lead cross-functional Regulatory Change Management project teams relating to Food Contact Materials.
* Provide regulatory support during incidents or audits relating to food contact materials including supporting liaison with regulatory authorities.
* Provide comprehensive partnership to innovation, productivity, and commercial projects from concept to shelf, including material compliance.
* Monitor EU regulatory changes, assess potential impact and ensure the business is aware & brief A. Billings to enable advocacy development.
* Act as the key contact for Suppliers, R&D Packaging, Supply Chain, Procurement, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, and Legal teams relating to EU food contact material regulations topics.
* Build and maintain contacts across the organization with different stakeholders.
* Provide internal training on Food Contact Material regulations, relevant platforms & apps.
Qualifications
* Qualified to Degree level, ideally in physical sciences.
* At least 5 years experience applying EU Food Contact Materials regulations to food & beverages.
* Project Management experience.
* Excellent communicator.
* Good analytical skills.
* Ability to present complex information to non-expert audiences.
* Interaction with suppliers to ensure compliance.
* Able to quickly adapt to a changing environment and pivot to support business needs.
* Works well in cross-functional teams of various sizes, differing seniority, and with multiple nationalities and backgrounds.
* Self-driven and eager to gain/update knowledge.
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