Global Regulatory Affairs Director F/M/X

REGULATORY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR F/M/X Location: Aimargues (30 minutes from Montpellier) Contract: permanent contract REGULATORY AFFAIRS IS AN INNOVATION ENABLER AT ROYAL CANIN. THROUGH A CLEAR ANTICIPATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT ACROSS MULTIPLE MARKETS IN WHICH ROYAL CANIN OPERATE, REGULATORY AFFAIRS GUIDE THE BUSINESS TO DEVELOP, MOVE, AND SELL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT MEETS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF CATS AND DOGS IN CRITICAL MOMENTS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING REGULATION, SUSTAINING OUR FREEDOM TO OPERATE AND GROW. THE FUNCTION CONTRIBUTES TO OUR PHILOSOPHY OF CATS & DOGS FIRST AND HAS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING THE COMPANY TO BE THE REFERENCE IN HEALTH THROUGH NUTRITION. THE FUNCTION ALSO ADVOCATES FOR A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK THAT ALLOWS ROYAL CANIN TO OPERATE AND TO DELIVER ITS MISSION OF MAKING A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Proactively manage current and future regulatory environment on regulation framework, product compliance, and international trade (barriers and opportunities). * Drive company’s thought leadership by engaging with critical stakeholders in the regulatory, environmental, animal welfare spheres. * Drive internal governance on product change management related to compliance * Represent Regulatory Affairs on the Supply & Operations Plan (S&OP) forums (PMR, SMR) * Represent Regulatory Affairs in the global Technical Leadership Team (Supply Chain, R&D, VCO) * Represents Royal Canin in international forums and global petfood Trade Associations (e.g. GAPFA) * Ensure compliance with product-related regulation, including but not limited to: Ingredients, labeling, claims, product registration, packaging & import/export challenges * Contribute to building Petcare SRA strategy through close collaboration with SRA associates in the different divisions of MPC. * Contribute to Petcare SRA LT calls and F2F meetings, leading specific activities in support of Global SRA for Pet (Regulatory & Scientific Horizon Scanning…) * Drive Mars SRA Standards Deployment and reporting * Influence regulatory environment * Develop and engage the global community of practice * Mentors and provides leadership to associates across the globe to enable them to effectively manage regulatory compliance and advocacy efforts Hire, onboard, and develop talents in the Mars way JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS * Min 15 years of related Regulatory/Public Affairs experience gained in a multinational company and/or industry association; preferably related to the pharmaceutical, feed, food or beverage industry * BS, M.S. or equivalent in a technical area, such as food and/or feed science, veterinary medicine, food safety, chemistry, toxicology, nutrition, or other biological science. * Experience in leading high-performance teams * Highly skilled at anticipating, identifying, and addressing emerging issues and related risks that could impact Royal Canin’s business * Proven track-record in driving regulatory planning and compliance * Strong understanding of international trade * Demonstrated ability to manage change, operate with ease in a dynamic environment and in navigating ambiguity to drive decisions * Previous experiences in Pet food category is preferred Quels sont les avantages à travailler chez Mars et plus particulièrement chez Royal Canin ? * Chez Mars, nous croyons en une relation entre notre entreprise et nos Associés qui ait plus de sens qu’une relation employé/employeur standard. Une relation de confiance mutuelle, de dignité et de respect. * En tant qu’Associés, nous savons que nous serons respectés, soutenus et estimés en tant qu’individus, que nous serons traités de façon juste et équitable. Nous savons aussi que nous serons récompensés pour notre performance et avons l’opportunité de grandir et de nous développer. * Nous offrons un environnement où vous avez l’opportunité d’être proactif et de prendre des initiatives pour faire la différence. * Nous mettons à disposition des programmes de santé et de bien-être pour aider nos Associés à trouver leur équilibre vie professionnelle / vie personnelle. #LI-MB1