Check out latest job for RA Manager at Ingredion, Interested and eligible candidates can check out all the details given below:
Job title: Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
Job location: Mumbai
Job responsibilities :
Regulatory Compliance
- Minimise risk to the company by providing/obtaining concise regulatory advice to assure inherent compliance and safe products for use in the APAC market.
- Work with 3rd party resources/expertise/consultants/advisors as necessary to facilitate regulatory approvals and speed to market.
- Formulate or implement regulatory affairs standards, new processes & policies to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
Communicate regulatory information to cross functional teams and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
Project Management
- Manage regulatory programs within the assigned growth platform & core business areas by reviewing regulatory requirements for new & existing products.
- Monitor & review regulatory landscape to interpret impact/implications of legislation on the business and growth platforms.
- Providing support & effective decision making to respond to regulatory opportunities/issues/threats.
- Key contact providing regulatory guidance to departments or innovation teams regarding food safety design, development, evaluation, or marketing of products.
Lead regulatory input to the development of integrated processes/IT systems.
Product Development & Innovation
- Provide regulatory knowledge to support innovation/ new product development and renovation of existing products through, amongst others, review of product ideations; formula and raw material compliance review and end-product assessment
Horizon Scanning
Identifies new regulatory opportunities, gains insights on relevant regulations, including proposed, draft, and final legislations.
Monitor, communicate and implement changes in legislation impacting the business and growth platforms.
Documentation and Materials
Manage customer documentation to ensure compliance with relevant APAC country and relevant international regulations and standards.
Review materials such as marketing literature or product recipes to ensure that regulatory requirements and Ingredion standards are met.
Internal & External Collaboration
As a key member of the Regulatory Affairs function in APAC collaborate on team matters.
Develop a broad set of working relationships with stakeholders across the local, regional & global teams, including Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Supply Chain to facilitate regulatory support needs.
Actively represent company interests in trade associations to positively influence industry positions & future legislation to affect benefit to the business.
Qualified candidates will have:
Qualifications we seek in you for RA Manager at Ingredion !:
- Relevant degree and/or postgraduate in Food Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Applied Sciences or other relevant discipline
- At least 4 years extensive experience in a regional regulatory affairs role in food & non-food regulation
- Familiarity with APAC including SEA regulations & Codex standards and regulatory structure would be an advantage
- Must have hands on experience in regulatory compliance, documentation & external collaboration
- Familiarity with ingredients, blends (food/non-food) industry landscape and market trends
- Strong track record and technically savvy in the Regulatory Affairs function, able to provide expertise and guidance on product submissions with relevant authorities
- Able to travel domestically
Desirable requirements for RA Manager at Ingredion:
- Experience with food ingredients, blends (food/non-food) & food systems
Required behaviours and skills: - Strong communicator with interpersonal & negotiation skills particularly in a multi-cultural environment
- Excellent planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Strong at building relationships with both team members and other business departments and experience of working with global & regional cross-functional teams
Possible Interview question may be asked for RA Manager at Ingredion
1. Can you tell us about your experience in regulatory compliance and providing regulatory advice for products used in the APAC market?
Answer: Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations to assure the safety and compliance of products for use in the APAC market. I have provided concise regulatory advice and collaborated with 3rd party resources and consultants to facilitate regulatory approvals and expedite products to market.
2. How do you stay updated with the latest regulatory requirements and changes in legislation that may impact the business?
Answer: As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, I make it a priority to continuously monitor and review the regulatory landscape. I actively engage in horizon scanning, identifying new regulatory opportunities and gaining insights on relevant regulations, including proposed, draft, and final legislations. This allows me to effectively implement changes in legislation that may impact the business and growth platforms.
3. Can you share your experience in providing regulatory guidance to innovation teams for new product development and product renovation?
Answer: I have been actively involved in supporting innovation and new product development by providing regulatory knowledge and expertise. This includes reviewing product ideations, conducting formula and raw material compliance reviews, and assessing end-product compliance to meet regulatory requirements and Ingredion’s standards.
4. How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate regulatory support needs?
Answer: As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, I believe in effective communication and collaboration. I develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across local, regional, and global teams, including Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Supply Chain. By actively representing the company’s interests in trade associations, I positively influence industry positions and future legislation to benefit the business.
5. How do you ensure proper documentation and compliance with relevant regulations and standards for customer documentation and marketing materials?
Answer: Proper documentation and compliance are crucial in regulatory affairs. I ensure that customer documentation complies with relevant APAC country regulations and international standards. Additionally, I review marketing materials and product recipes to guarantee they meet regulatory requirements and Ingredion’s standards. This attention to detail helps maintain regulatory compliance and fosters the company’s commitment to safety and quality.
