Principle Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• External engagement- Leads Pillar in the Horizon Scanning & Issue Management process. Monitors and interprets trade activity, legal databases, regulatory subscriptions, and authority reference materials to stay abreast of emerging issues, prepares briefings and other relative content for outlined deliverables.
• Strategic Business Partner- Demonstrated ability to write and coordinate submissions for International Health Authorities. Works with the Product Management, Marketing and Business Development teams to support the development a comprehensive regulatory strategy for success of key corporate projects. Researches ingredients for approval and use status in the application and country requested; manages these strategies and consultant work as needed.
• Innovation & Ideation- Supports the R&D team of scientists to provide regulatory expertise and advisement on ingredients (are they approved for use in application), front of pack claims, and certifications throughout the development process. Keeps abreast of the latest development of relevant industry regulations and regulatory trends across the region and share with relevant stakeholders.
• Customer Engagement- Proactively partners with the business leads in the end use markets on specific customer opportunities, strategic customer engagements including customer presentations. Will train regulatory colleagues & other functions as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Specific Skill Requirements

Essential

Education

MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Toxicology or equivalent as minimum. Additional qualifications are advantageous

Technical

8 years experience in regulatory/technical role in food or drug industry

Behavioural

Excellent oral and written communication skills through different levels in the organization. Extensive knowledge of International Trade Associations, Ability to clearly articulate changes in the regulatory landscape that may impact the business to senior management. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills develop and implement projects, work with minimal direction, report results in a conscience manner. Problem solver, solution seeker, contribute workable creative ideas, interact with other groups within Kerry and when necessary, with external stakeholders

Direct Reports:

None