Regulatory Scientist - Russian Speaker

Requisition ID: 60794 Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

About the Role

In this role, you will be an individual contributor responsible for strategically influencing, leading, and communicating on regulatory matters within Kerry and externally. You will ensure all Kerry products are compliant for sale within MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) & CIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely registration of new products/SKUs by working closely and liaising with the relevant competent authorities.
• Support border clearance of import/export consignments by working closely with customs and relevant authorities.
• Maintain and implement the Regulatory Management System (Optiva, MDM, etc.).
• Monitor changes in food regulations and proactively liaise with relevant RD&A representatives and/or local competent authorities to minimize any impact on the business.
• Ensure continuous regulatory intelligence and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Assess the impact of upcoming regulatory changes and advise on the impact to supply chain/distribution processes.
• Support New Product Development through participation in product brief and artwork development stages.
• Provide expertise and direction on product classification and product claims during the NPD process.

Qualifications and Skills

• Liaise & communicate with Corporate Legal and Finance teams on strategic and operational regulatory issues.
• Create and drive the global regulatory organization goals & objectives in line with Kerry's global regulatory strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a similar field, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in regulatory for a global food business industry.
• Experience working with government food authorities.
• Expert observation, analysis and judgment (analytical and objective mindset).
• Strong background in Food Science & Regulatory standards.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams within the organization at all levels.
• Must be able to speak and write in Russian & English.