International Regulatory Expert
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

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International Regulatory ExpertPosition Summary

Primary Purpose:

• The International Regulatory Expert is responsible for being the subject matter professional in international regulatory compliance. The position requires significant self-direction and will work cross-functionally with team members on current and emerging regulations, in addition to new product launches refreshes. Successful candidate must understand food, food contact, and novelty items regulations (non-food safety reviews) with the ability to execute labeling and regulatory functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Be the liaison for Regulatory Specialists and internal/external legal counsel
• Provide guidance and training primarily to the regulatory specialists and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization
• Proactively engage in and stay educated in emerging trends, future regulations as they are being defined and compliance to all regulations that are applicable
• Monitor regulatory developments internally and externally and advise key cross-functional stakeholders on business impact. Drive strategy on future planning to ensure continued regulatory compliance with minimal unexpected impact on business
• Work cross-functionally as the regulatory resource on product innovations, renovations, graphics updates, and other new projects, as assigned
• Approve raw material and finished goods specifications
• Ensure and approve compliant product labeling and product claims substantiation
• Oversee and evaluate new ingredients for compliance with regulations and to achieve sourcing certifications such as: Organic, Non-GMO or Kosher etc.
• Submit and maintain export documentation
• Advise cross-functional colleagues in marketing, research & innovation, corporate quality, etc. on regulatory interpretation and developments to ensure development of compliant products
• Lead the evaluation and disposition recommendation of food regulatory risks

Position Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, the Sciences or Engineering is required for this position. A minimum of 7 years of experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry is required.

Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of international food law and regulations and comfort with regulatory interpretation, EU, Mexico, Canada, China preferred
• Basic understanding of quality requirements during new product development stages
• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and requests, and short timelines
• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion
• Good judgment, decisiveness, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership
• Bilingual preferred
• Significant experience working cross-functionally in a regulatory or labeling environment
• Computer software skills to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• HACCP certification required. FSMA PCQI and GFSI (ISO, BRC or SQF) certification preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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