R&D Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager ANZ - PepsiCo - Chatswood, NSW

[adinserter block="1"] Job title: R&D Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager ANZ [adinserter block="1"] Company: PepsiCo [adinserter block="1"] Job description: Job Description: Overview Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is nurtured. PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most trusted brands such as Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Sakata Rice Crackers, Pepsi Max, and Gatorade! We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager for Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). Reporting to the Regulatory Affairs Director for APAC & ANZ, this role will lead the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) function for ANZ. This includes ensuring compliance of all products to local regulations and internal policies/guidelines, compliance of innovation products and also being part of External Engagement on regulatory developments by acting as the company representative in related industrial and governmental organisations. What we are looking for is somebody who has worked in this space previously, and who has very strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; to navigate the internal and external regulatory environment. Responsibilities About the Role: Ensure compliance of all products to local regulations and internal policies/ guidelines , compliance of innovation products and also being part of External Engagement on regulatory developments by acting as company representative in related industrial and governmental organizations. Track regulatory developments, run impact assessments, and implement new regulatory guidelines and protocols for PepsiCo ANZ Food, Beverage and Import businesses, and focus to improve SRA effectiveness and efficiency. Represent PepsiCo SRA across ANZ, on functional committees, and in industry and scientific associations, with an ongoing collaboration with external stakeholders to have favourable and science base regulations. Partner with ANZ R&D team, providing SRA insight to ensure innovation strategies factor in regulatory restrictions and opportunities, Coordinate and build robust regulatory applications for new approvals and extended usage approvals for ingredients/ food contact materials when needed Manage any Regulatory opportunities in ANZ through participating in the Crisis Management team, engaging with regulatory/enforcement authorities, and taking actions to mitigate potential risks to the business Qualifications About you: A minimum of 7 years in an R&D functional role (Product and Packaging Development, Regulatory, Quality, or Food Safety disciplines) 7+ years of ANZ SRA experience A proven track record of effective internal and external engagement, with strong negotiation and influencing skills Degree qualified in a technical discipline (Food Science, Toxicology, Biochemistry) is required Strong verbal and written competence For you: We offer a competitive benefits package Access generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave, 16 weeks parental leave for primary and secondary carer with no serving period) We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically. Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses. About us: We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. Recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organisations globally to earn this certification. Recognised as an WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality for the past 12 years and is one of the leading organisations in this space. Gender Tick (NZ) Family Friendly Certification (AU) Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization – a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system. With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1,600 people across ANZ at Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ and PepsiCo Beverages. With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands. [adinserter block="1"] Expected salary: Location: Chatswood, NSW Job date: Fri, 19 May 2023 02:22:00 GMT [adinserter block="1"] Apply For This Job [adinserter block="1"] Apply! Apply tot his job