Mars · 16 hours ago
Senior Scientist Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMars is a leading company in the pet nutrition industry, seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Scientist to provide regulatory guidance in a rapidly changing environment. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, supporting product labeling, and collaborating cross-functionally with various teams.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide regulatory review and approval of packaging and advertising materials for pet food and ensuring appropriate support for all claims. Supporting internal customers on ecommerce projects and innovation
Strong written and verbal communication skills required to respond effectively to internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies
Provide regulatory guidance on ingredients and claims strategy to ensure they are accurately supported and properly described on labels and advertising
Ability to access and research applicable regulations, horizon scanning of regulated consumer goods to assist with product proposition, labelling, regulatory strategy and claim support
Provide training on label compliance and claims to R&D and Marketing associates
Ability to manage multiple projects and think strategically to navigate the regulations
Obtain and maintain necessary documentation for successful imports of pet food and ingredients, such as APHIS import permits, and provide support for affiliate markets, operations and commercial in obtaining export approvals
Build regulatory understanding for imports and exports and remain current on World events which may have a direct impact in the agricultural industry specifically relating to pet food and ingredients (examples include BSE, Bioterrorism, Avian Flu)
Potential to participate in trade association work groups and assure Mars strategies are incorporated into the objectives and actions
Perform various other regulatory functions as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferably in a Science, Nutrition or equivalent
3+ years of regulatory experience or experience in an FDA business is highly desired
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and overcome barriers to deliver guidance to R&D and commercial partners
Strong analytical thinking skills and the ability to interpret complex regulations into creative business application
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to actively develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with Regulatory colleagues around the world and with partners in other functions including Product Development, Legal, Quality & Food Safety, Marketing, Commercial, Formulation and others
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required in order to clearly communicate potentially complex or sensitive information in a factual, non-speculative manner, across levels and functions in the organization
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to identify what needs to be done and the ownership to drive the work to completion
Excellent attention to detail is required for many aspects of this role including interpreting and applying regulations, label development etc
Up to 10% travel required
Preferred
Advanced degree in a science related technical field
Experience with sustainability claims support as it relates to ingredients and packaging
Benefits
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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