Regulatory Scientist

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as a regulatory scientist supporting scientific affairs steering group and liaising with a whole range of different areas of the business e.g. R&D, Commercial and a wide range of different technologies. It is a great opportunity to develop networks and relationships within the industry.

Please note that this is a 12 month fixed term contract

Key responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Strategy Focus:
  • Supporting business growth plans through strategic alignment.
  • Assisting in embedding the regulatory operating model.
  • Collaborating with Global Business Services fulfillment colleagues to address customer queries.
• Innovation & Ideation:
  • Providing regulatory interpretation and advice to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Compiling outputs from Regulatory Affairs Steering Group (RASG) meetings for wider communication.
  • Managing administrative aspects related to RASG meetings and assigned actions.
• Internal Stakeholders:
  • Handling emerging issues and escalations.
  • Serving as a point of contact for internal stakeholders.
  • Assisting in training and onboarding regulatory colleagues and other functions.
• Documentation and Communication:
  • Reviewing documentation and project trackers.
  • Preparing PowerPoint slides to simplify complex information for wider communication.
  • Analyzing large volumes of data for potential impacts of upcoming legislative updates.
• Customer/External Engagement:
  • Keeping RASG champions informed about industry regulations and trends.
  • Participating in trade associations where applicable.
  • Proactively engaging with specific customers and handling crisis management.

Qualifications and skills

• Relevant degree in a Scientific/Technical field or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, preferably in regulatory, quality assurance, or research, development, and analysis (RD&A).
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication, organizational, and self-motivation skills.
• Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, and adapt to business requirements.