R&D Regulatory Affairs Analyst (PO1)

Overview:

The role will ensure to support regulatory compliance work programs including artworks and product related communication, ingredients and formulae compliance, packaging compliance, factory licensing, label approvals from respective provincial food authorities, product registration and other related activities to ensure that they comply

with the standards and requirements from regulatory standpoint.

The role is also key for maintaining and working with the global team on the Beverage development platform Product Vision (FSS). The person will also be responsible for global digitization agenda including CAST, PLM, QB, PRCS etc.

Additionally, the role will conduct gap analysis on new regulations/directions issued by competent authorities; Support execution work to plug identified gap by working with cross-functional teams and will support capability building of business stakeholders/franchisee/bottlers teams on newer regulatory developments

The role will also support advocacy (external affairs) work and proactive engagement with all the authorities and key stakeholders for ease of doing business.

Responsibilities:

• Expert resources for the business on Food and Beverage regulations and their application for all PepsiCo products manufactured or sold in Pak MU
• Provide guidance and training to key stakeholders relating to regulatory requirements

• Ensure compliance with all aspects of food and beverage legislation including those in relation to ingredients, packaging, manufacture, composition, labelling and advertising. Accountabilities include:
  • Work with R&D, marketing and Supply Chain to ensure ongoing compliance with food and beverage regulations
  • Responsible for implementing new food regulations
  • Key partner in import and export initiatives
  • Support for factory licensing, label approval, registration of products and Halal assurance
  • Coordinate with Supply chain and sales team for annual product sampling and analysis by the authorities
  • Accountable for digitization agenda including CAST, PLM, PRCS, QB, FSS etc.

• Provide comprehensive partnership/support to projects from concept to shelf, incl.:
  • Provide Regulatory input to TSG/SG as required
  • Product design, composition, packaging and labelling requirements
  • Interpretational guidance on claims and positioning
  • Aspects of advertising and promotion governed by food legislation

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure R&D and business colleagues are aware.
• Represent PepsiCo in relevant trade associations and with regulators
• Work with sector/global Regulatory and PPGA teams to develop positions and respond to regulatory developments.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts in the food industry, trade associations and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications:

• Science Degree. Food Science or related discipline will be an advantage
• Language: Excellent command of English
• Detailed knowledge of Pakistan + CODEX food and beverage regulations, particularly areas relating to ingredients, final product, contaminants, packaging/food contact materials, labelling and manufacture. Knowledge of other regulatory regime including EU, FDA will be an advantage.
• Required experience: 4-6 years:
  • A track record in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements in a commercial setting.
  • Experience of implementing new regulations in a business.
  • Experience in monitoring regulatory developments.
  • Experience in agreeing on interpretations with regulatory authorities.
• Strong executional capability and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and forethought of impact.
• Results-oriented, proactive self-starter, able to work on own initiative and as a team player.
• Ability to integrate into and communicate with different levels and functions of the organization.