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Ref: GP991-406
Job description / Role
Position Summary
Responsibility with the team to ensure that Nestle Regulatory & Scientific Affairs strategy is consistently implemented in the regional/local organization. The Job reports to RSA Head. The job assures, with all relevant functions, delivery of safe, compliant and innovative products as a key contribution to maintain consumer trust in our brands and services. He/she proactively engages with authorities and associations
A day in the life of
- Provides RSA support to execute product compliance reviews and develop product labeling, ensures compliance of Nestle products with both Nestle policies and standards as well as all related local regulation.
- Responsible and accountable for the registration and re-registration of all company products (produced locally or imported)
- Understands and interprets technical food legislation applicable to Nestle products for NEAR region.
- Works pro-actively in cross-functional innovation project teams providing advice and support from concept to shelf. Develop substantiations to support claims on pack and in commercial communications.
- Builds a network with key external stakeholders to facilitate RSA activities.
Requirements
What will make you successful
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Science, or any relevant medical field.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Understands the broad regulatory and policy context of regulations.
- Knows where and how to find out relevant regulations and to build knowledge of those regulations into business compliance agenda.
- Basic understanding of all areas of technical food legislation.
- Quantifies regulatory risks versus commercial benefits associated with planned Marketing activities.
About the Company
Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.
The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.