Senior Scientist II Regulatory Affairs at Mondelez

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You execute the regulatory affairs strategy for your respective categories and geographical area using your technical and regulatory expertise. You ensure the regulatory and policy compliance of our portfolio and ensure policies, regulatory programs and requirements are met.

How you will contribute

You will implement the regulatory affairs strategy and work with cross-functional teams to anticipate regulatory business risks and opportunities. In addition, you will provide regulatory affairs expertise for technical regulatory developments and help with responses to challenges and crisis management. In this role, you will ensure that ingredients, product composition, claims and labelling is in compliance with regulations and company policies, provide guidance to stakeholders on regulatory affairs, propose and implement business solutions in response to regulatory changes, and maintain and develop a strong knowledge of regulatory, scientific and nutrition risks and opportunities in your corresponding market.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and purpose, accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Regulatory affairs (industry, governmental, association background).
• Understanding of the regulatory framework in your geographical area
• Building collaborative relationships
• Conducting technical assessments and supporting issues management
• Thinking creatively
• Communicating effectively
• Project management
• SARA core knowledge topics (e.g. flavors, additives, GMO, organic, dietary or religious suitability, etc.)

More about this role

The Senior Scientist II, Regulatory Affairs, is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining regulatory strategies to ensure product compliance with applicable local and international regulations and laws. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Commercial, Quality, Legal) to guide product development from concept to launch and post-market maintenance, ensuring all regulatory aspects are addressed effectively and promptly.

What you need to know about this position:

• Develop and implement robust regulatory strategies for new products and modifications to existing products, ensuring regulatory compliance in target markets.

• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in relevant global and local regulatory guidelines and regulations for the company's products. Assess the impact of these changes on products and processes

• Provide expert guidance and regulatory advice to internal teams (R&D, Production, Marketing) on regulatory requirements for product development, formulation, labeling, advertising, and commercialization.

• Actively participate in cross-functional project teams, representing the Regulatory Affairs function and ensuring that regulatory considerations are integrated into the overall project plan

• Review and approve labeling, packaging, and marketing materials to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Act as a mentor or resource for junior Regulatory Affairs scientists, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.

Master's (M.Sc.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in a related field or Regulatory Affairs is preferred.

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs within the relevant industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, medical devices, food, cosmetics, consumer goods).

• Demonstrated experience in successful preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers.

• In-depth knowledge of key regulations and guidelines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local language, e.g., Spanish and English.

• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate and resolve regulatory issues.

• Knowledge of regulatory documentation management tools and systems.

• Integrity and professional ethics.

Work schedule: Full time

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelez México has been in the country since 1927 and currently employs 6,000 wonderful people. Our diverse portfolio includes iconic and mouth-watering global brands such as Trident, Oreo, Philadelphia, and local jewels like Clorets and Bubbaloo. We are leaders in the making of cream cheese, powdered beverages and confections—in fact, we make seven out of every 10 chewing gums consumed by Mexicans. Our growth is supported by our cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, such as our Puebla Plant and Nuevo León HUB, which are the largest gums, candies and biscuits factories in the world in terms of volume. You can buy are products in 900,000 places in Mexico. We are also home to one of the 11 technology centers Mondelez International has worldwide, a specialized gum and candy facility that places us at the forefront of innovation and development in the country and drives our purpose to lead the future of snacking. We are pioneers in the country in work-life balance practices such as extended maternity leave, open spaces, remote work and flexible working hours.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Scientific Affairs & Regulatory Affairs:

Product Quality, Safety and Compliance