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Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging, Windsor
Location: Windsor, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Salary from £60,000 plus bonus and car allowance
Location: Slough - Hybrid working
We have an opportunity to join Mars as Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging. As an associate of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, you'll perform a variety of regulatory activities related to raw materials, finished products, packaging, PREMIA, and regulatory database management to ensure compliance with applicable food and other product-related laws and regulations in accordance with internal processes in the region, related to food contact materials and food chemicals legislation (including but not limited to FCM, REACH, contaminants, pesticides).
You'll proactively identify potential regulatory problems, take action to minimize or eliminate such problems, and perform other duties to foster a positive scientific and regulatory environment for our products aligned with our business goals. You'll also work on innovation and external projects to address and resolve regulatory issues that could impact our products across the region (e.g., Codex Alimentarius).
What are we looking for?
Education & Professional Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related fields.
* Preferred: Master’s degree in a technical area or in food law.
Knowledge/Experience:
* Extensive experience in scientific/regulatory compliance or related technical areas with food products or related categories (such as food supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, natural health products), with proficiency in food contact material and chemicals law for Europe and the UK.
* Experience managing large-scale regulatory projects; successful cross-functional collaboration; ability to interact at all organizational levels.
* Experience working with trade associations and government agencies on regulatory matters.
Key responsibilities include:
* Monitoring and advising on scientific and regulatory activities related to food contact materials and chemicals legislation.
* Assessing the regulatory status of new and existing materials to ensure compliance for market entry.
* Developing and executing strategies to influence external scientific and regulatory policies.
* Representing Mars in trade, industry, and scientific associations.
* Building networks and partnerships to support regulatory compliance and company reputation.
* Leading complex regulatory projects with regional or global scope.
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with over 140,000 diverse associates guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
* Access to top-tier learning and development, including Mars University.
* Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.
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