Associate Manager, Reg Affairs NOAM

  • Holmdel
  • International Flavors And Fragrances

Job Summary

As the Associate Manager of Regulatory Affairs, this role advises the research, creative, application and commercial departments or customers on the safe use, regulatory compliance, regulatory strategy or advocacy for
ingredients and products. This may include the execution of regulatory compliance reviews, the preparation of various documents supporting the regulatory compliance of these products or submission of registration/approval dossiers, etc. In a regulatory landscape that is continuously evolving and with our customers increasingly aiming for more innovation and differentiation, you'll be working with and mentoring a team of dedicated Managers and Specialists and in close collaboration with perfumers, scent design managers, account teams and customers.

This hybrid role requires presence in the office minimum of 1 day/week in the Holmdel, NJ location and will be reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, Americas.

To be successful in this role you must have 7 to 10 years of previous experience in regulatory compliance role, or a related field. A four-year College Degree in Science related field is preferred. You will need to demonstrate a strong solution-oriented mindset, innovative thinking, cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.

Responsibilities:
STRATEGY & BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE 10 %
*Articulate and executes GRA Strategy.
*Understands the overall role of GRA both internally as well as in relation to contractors, regulatory authorities and trade associations.
*Has a detailed understanding of the framework of regulations, product claims or certifications which are applicable to a broad range of customer requirements and applications
ROLE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 50 %
*Communicates effectively between departments and external associations with varying priorities.
Operates effectively within our regulatory systems, documentation systems, and office systems.
Provides customer support (internal and external) for ingredient/product safety and regulatory issues - including product compliance reviews and documentation.
Successfully manage the vast majority of all regulatory needs (e.g. customer requests, regulatory changes and requirements etc.
Defends and convinces the customer of the validity of the review/document, in cases where regulatory reviews produce results that are counter to what is
expected or desired.
Coordinates review methodologies and establishes best practice procedures.
May participate in trade associations in a lead role specific to their expertise.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, IFF TOOLS 40 %
*Provides both guidance and some mentoring to others, as subject matter expert.
*Demonstrates system/regulatory expertise to facilitate meeting regulatory needs (e.g. customer requests, regulatory changes and requirements) efficiently and effectively.
*Spots potential issues and raises concerns regarding relevant topics such as documentation, hazard communication, a.o.
*Has an awareness of legislation, customer restrictions and trade association agreements with regards to material issues.
*Provides technical support such as maintaining regulatory communications, creating standard reports such as regulatory/testing/risk reports.
*Shows a clear expertise in the use of processes, tools and systems as needed (e.g. PLMIII / SAP for the purpose of regulatory reviews, the appropriate tools for documentation development.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
*Educational and experience Requirement
*Doctorate degree plus 3 years experience.
*Or Masters degree plus 5 years experience.
*Or Bachelors degree plus 7-10 years experience.
SKILLS
* Written and oral communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Decision Making skills
* Strategic Thinking
* Collaboration
* Functional Technical Skills in relevant disciplines

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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