Senior Regulatory Science Manager

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Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF5.1billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at

Senior Regulatory Science Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Regulatory Advocacy & Science Manager to lead the establishment of a new regulatory area within our Taste & Wellbeing business unit.

Your role will be crucial as we venture into this emerging area, and you will build the necessary structures and strategies to ensure compliance and foster innovation

You will report to the Head of T&W Regulatory Advocacy & Science and you will work onsite with a possibility to one day a week from home.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Identifying Regulatory Framework

• Conduct comprehensive research to identify existing and emerging regulations that affect the industry.
• Monitor changes in regulatory policies and assess their possible effects for our new initiatives
• Develop and implement regulatory procedures tailored to our new initiatives, ensuring agreement on our goals and industry standards.
• Provide clear guidance on regulatory matters to team members, encouraging a strong understanding of compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with regional teams to understand local regulatory requirements and ensure they align with our global strategies as we build this new area.

System implementation

• Partner with the Regulatory Innovation team to help implement system adaptation and customer face documents that enhance regulatory efficiency in this new area.

Business needs

• Active contribution and regional coordination to review ingredients for the development of the portfolio
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address regulatory challenges and support our product development efforts.
• Enable communication between regional teams and the corporate office to coordinate responses to business requests related to regulatory issues in the sector.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to regulatory inquiries and help resolve compliance challenges.

Your professional profile includes:

Academic Background

• University Degree (minimum Master) in a scientific field such as Food Science, Chemistry or related disciplines

Professional Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant regulatory experience in Pet Food
• Knowledge of the pet food industry regulatory issues and trends, understanding of its customer regulatory requirements and market dynamics for pet food ingredients and flavourings

Technical Skills

• Business Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in other languages is a plus
• Collaborate with teams and build relationships with partner
• System proficiency, SAP experience is a plus
• Project Management skills and priority setting

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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