Senior Regulatory Science Manager Feed (m/f/d)

About Givaudan

Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2023, Givaudan employed 16,260 people worldwide and achieved CHF 6.9 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 13.3%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people's health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.com

We are looking for a highly motivated Feed Regulatory Affairs professional to establish and drive the regulatory framework for a strategic area within our Taste & Wellbeing department.

You will have a unique opportunity to shape regulatory strategy from the ground up, enabling innovation, supporting portfolio development, and ensuring successful market access across global regions.

You will report to the Head of Pet Food and this role can be based in Europe.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor and evaluate global, regional, and local regulatory developments relevant to the business area
• Assess regulatory risks and opportunities and communicate business impacts to stakeholders
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies that support business objectives and market expansion
• Contribute to regulatory advocacy activities and industry engagement where appropriate

Regulatory Framework Development

• Establish regulatory processes, policies, and guidance documents for the new business area
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal requirements
• Provide expert regulatory advice and practical guidance to internal stakeholders
• Align regional regulatory requirements with global business strategies

Business & Portfolio Support

• Support ingredient, raw material, and product evaluations to enable portfolio development
• Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to identify compliant and commercially viable solutions
• Conduct regulatory assessments for new products, technologies, and market opportunities
• Deliver accurate responses to customer and business regulatory inquiries

System & Process Excellence

• Collaborate with Regulatory Innovation and Digital teams to implement and improve regulatory systems and tools
• Help develop customer-facing regulatory documentation
• Improve of regulatory processes, data quality, and operational efficiency

Your professional profile includes:

• University Degree (minimum Master) in a scientific field such as Food Science, Chemistry or related disciplines
• 7+ years of experience in Feed Industry
• Knowledge of the Feed industry regulatory issues and trends, understanding of its customer regulatory requirements and market dynamics for pet food ingredients and flavourings
• We require Business Fluency in English, and consider proficiency in other languages as an advantage
• Teamplayer and experienced in working in matrix organization
• System proficiency, SAP experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills

Your benefits:

• Healthcare support
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop

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