Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Temporary

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in a career in R&D in PepsiCo?

Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: join us as the next Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

Working with inspiring and experienced colleagues, you'll find that the atmosphere in our office in Barcelona  is informal and engaging. With an active, get-things-done culture, this is a place where your dynamism and agility will make a difference.

 

Your mission:

Join us in our R&D team to shape PepsiCo's regulatory landscape in Iberia, providing unparalleled expertise and strategic partnership. Drive compliance, foster innovation, and contribute to our digital journey, making a lasting impact on PepsiCo's success in a dynamic, technology-driven era.

Note this is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months

Responsibilities

Your day to day with us:

 

·  Serve as a proficient resource for EU/Iberia food regulations, offering expertise on their application to all PepsiCo products in South West Europe and export markets.
·  Provide and implement guidance and training for the business to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
·  Act as the regional expert on ingredients within the Foods & Beverages portfolio and ensure compliance with regulations related to product manufacturing and health claims.
·  Collaborate with partners to ensure adherence to all aspects of regional food legislation, covering manufacturing, composition, labeling, and advertising.
·  Work closely with the local manufacturing plants to maintain ongoing compliance with food regulations.
·  Manage the revision and issuance of labeling documentation, approve artworks, and support the tracking of portfolio status based on internal and external nutritional criteria.
·  Provide comprehensive partnership and support to innovation/NPD projects, including addressing labelling requirements, interpretational guidance on claims and positioning, as well as aspects of advertising and promotion governed by food legislation.
·  Monitor regulatory changes in the region and collaborate with the Regulatory team to develop positions and respond to all regulatory developments.
Qualifications

What will you need to succeed?

·  Proven track record (minimum 1 year experience) in Regulatory Affairs, preferably gained within the Food Industry.
·  Comprehensive understanding of Iberia/Regional and EU food regulations, particularly areas relating to product design, labelling and manufacture
·  Knowledge of labelling and advertising/marketing rules, and experience in interpreting and applying them
·  Strong executional capability and project management skills
·  Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish language
·  Ability to provide insight to the business from tactical perspective

 

What makes us different?   

·  Hybrid working model: combination of remote and collaborative office experience to enable innovation 
·  Flexible work schedules & Work-life balance 
·  Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities  

 
Being you at PepsiCo:  

PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer, committed to helping people lead healthier lives and supports workforce diversity. We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.  

Planet + People:   

PepsiCo Positive (pep+) is how we’ll transform the way we create value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people in the global food system.