Corporate Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director, Additives & Ingredients
Company: Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description:Corporate Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Director, Additives & IngredientsAs an Associate of Mars Inc., the
Corporate Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director, Additives &
Ingredients leads cross-segment SRA initiatives related to
additives, ingredients, and regulated undesirable substances.The
role partners closely with the segments, actioning scientific and
regulatory horizon scanning topics, to support a more proactive
approach and/or opens up an opportunity in this technical area. The
role leverages fit-for-purpose strategic international external
networks to engage to advocate Mars positions. The role plays a
critical role in establishing a more advanced compliance and
technical advocacy infrastructure (e.g. working groups, technical
positions, tookits, etc.) for our SRA Community at Mars.What are we
looking for?
- BSc. required in a technical area including toxicology,
veterinary sciences, biochemistry, pharmacology, or related
field.
- Preferred: PhD. degree in toxicology, veterinary sciences,
biochemistry, pharmacology, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in SRA.
- Demonstrated understanding of human and/or pet food regulatory
frameworks globally and experienced in navigating regulatory
toxicology aspects related to this technical area.
- Experience with development of technical advocacy positions and
external leadership on such topics in relevant FORA
- Experience in actioning horizon scanning insights to protect or
open up opportunities.
- Ability to manage complex programs, influence stake holders
globally, use experience base with intuition to chart future, drive
change, communicate and build collaborative partnerships.What will
be your key responsibilities?SRA SME Focus AreaFocus on the
following SRA SME areas that require a cross-segment SRA approach
to protect our freedom to operate or are identified as
opportunities for the business to activate related to additives,
ingredients and regulated undesirable substances in our Pet or
Human foods.Issues/Opportunity Management Related to SME Focus
Area:
- Monitor, identify, communicate, and action emerging SRA issues
and opportunities.
- Lead and drive cross-segment/cross-functional development,
deployment and communication of Mars SRA positions, advocacy tools,
and topic specific resources.
- Ensure that Mars is well-informed of emerging topics that may
influence current and future government and regulatory policies or
regulations.
- Propose research and science needs/considerations to support
opportunities for existing and future product portfolio through the
scientific and regulatory horizon scanning and issues management
processes,
- Lead establishment of necessary standards/procedure, metrics,
and deliverables to assess impact and influence and show a drive to
continuous improvement.Functional Capability Building Related to
SME Focus Area:
- Works to develop SRA specific tools, trainings, toolkits, etc.
to increase SRA capability as outlined in the SRA functional
roadmap.Internal Stakeholder Development & Management Related to
SME Focus Area:
- Establishes and leads cross-segment SRA working groups to
support capability building; best practice sharing; and technical
excellence in SME focus area.
- Responsible for coordinating and facilitating approach with
segments and stakeholders to driving science-based positions.
- Act as a subject matter expert to support development of
relevant business positions and policies, engaging globally,
cross-functionally and across business-segments.External Network
Development & Management Related to SME Focus Area:
- Leverages their fit-for-purpose strategic international
external networks to engage to advocate Mars positions.
- Establishes and manages any external advisory board needed to
broaden perspective and drive a proactive SRA agenda.What can you
expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all
guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build
the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one,
including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including
company bonus.#LI-BM1#hybridMars is an equal opportunity employer
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment 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 need assistance or an accommodation during the
application process because of a disability, it is available upon
request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no
applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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Keywords: Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates, Elmhurst , Corporate Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director, Additives & Ingredients, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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