Join Our Team at Mars!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate – Contaminants & Packaging in Slough, with a hybrid working model. With a competitive salary starting from £60,000, plus bonuses and a car allowance, this is your chance to make a significant impact!
Your Role
As a key member of our Scientific & Regulatory Affairs team, you will:
* Conduct a variety of regulatory activities related to raw materials, finished products, and packaging.
* Ensure compliance with food and product-related laws and regulations, particularly in food contact materials and food chemicals legislation.
* Proactively identify potential regulatory challenges and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
* Collaborate on innovation and external projects to address regulatory issues affecting our products across the region.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (nutrition, food science, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) is essential. A Master’s degree is preferred.
* Experience: Extensive background in scientific and regulatory compliance, particularly with food products or related categories.
* Proficiency in food contact material and chemicals law for Europe and the UK.
* A proven track record of managing large-scale regulatory projects and collaborating across functions.
* Experience working with trade associations and government agencies to resolve regulatory matters.
Your Key Responsibilities
In your role as the Senior Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will:
* Monitor and provide guidance on scientific and regulatory activities related to food contact materials.
* Ensure that new and revised packaging materials meet regulatory requirements for timely market entry.
* Develop and execute strategies to influence external scientific and regulatory landscapes.
* Represent Mars Wrigley in various associations, aligning agendas with business objectives.
* Build and manage networks to support business strategies and enhance our reputation.
* Lead complex SRA projects with local, regional, and global impact.
What You Can Expect from Mars
At Mars, you’ll be part of a diverse team of over 140,000 talented Associates, all driven by our Five Principles. Here’s what we offer:
* A purpose-driven environment where we strive to build a better tomorrow.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Mars is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance during the application process due to a disability, we are here to help!
Join us at Mars and be part of something bigger!