HO_Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Business Partner

Job description

POSITION: Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Business Partner

DIVISION: Regulatory & Scientific Affairs

L OCATION: HO, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

REPORTS TO: Head of Corporate Regulatory & Scientific Affairs

Main Purpose of Job

To ensure compliance of products, labeling and product related communications, to advise business & technical in regional Innovations & Renovations projects. Be part of Issue Management "Problem solving Committee"

Major Responsibilities

Develop and maintain solid regulatory knowledge related to his/her scope (categories), at relevant markets and at Codex/EU level.

Ensure full compliance of recipes, products, labeling and any kind of product communication.

Understand regulatory trends: develop awareness of these trends within Nestlé, identify opportunities and/or threats and take appropriate initiatives to address them.

Take decisions and assume results within her/his field of competence with minimum guidance.

Provide support to Businesses and work in close cooperation with all relevant units (e.g. Communication).

Provide support to discussions with authorities at national, and regional level (e.g. GSO), when related to his/her business scope (Category); RSA BP may participate when required.

Provide clear feedback on regulatory environment related to his/her business scope (Category) to guide Innovations & Renovations and develop Group’s positions / policies wherever necessary.

Participate in issues/crisis prevention and management and solve problems independently according to briefed business needs.

Communicate regulatory changes and drive implementation across stockholders in his/her field of competence. Propose & Implement action plans in response to regulatory changes in the Region.

Keep track of upcoming changes in regulations (draft standards) across the region in the respective categories, and prepare the required action plan for each new regulation or standard affecting it.

Contribute as key member to local and multimarket Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects. Provide support to I&R projects including registration files and required documents from suppliers and support RSA in the Countries to meet registration timeline.

As a member of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) team engage in RSA department activities in Nestlé Continuous Excellence development projects and activities to improve function performance and commitment to business support as required.

Work in close collaboration with all related internal and external stakeholders, RSA HO, RSA in the countries, Business Units, Supply Chain, Application Groups, Technical department, suppliers etc.

Knowledge transfer to new RSA members during orientation program. Provide regulatory support to other technical units and to marketing as appropriate.

Requirements

Fluency Arabic and English is a must

3-5 years’ experience in Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (Food & Beverages/ Nutrition) is a must

University Degree in Science (e.g. Food Science/ Nutrition/Food Technology) is a must

Applied knowledge in at least one of the regulatory related topics such as food safety, consumer information, nutrition & health, additives

Demonstrated strong influencing skills in a previous job

Know and understand local food chain association

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Currently residing in the UAE

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.