Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs (Alcoholic Beverages)

by Richard Ho in Food and Beverage
TBD
SGD 13k - SGD 15k

Introduction:

A Total Beverage MNC with presence in more than 200 countries globally is seeking an individual to join them as a Senior Manager (SRA ) Scientific & Regulatory Affairs .

Responsibilities:

Create and sustain an enabling regulatory environment 

  • Make a difference to refresh the world by working with the authorities and/ or agencies to remove unnecessary restrictions, regulations, or guidance. Enable and maximize the new product/ category innovation for alcoholic beverages.
  • Develop and own short, middle, and long-term OU/local advocacy strategic plan and roadmap with credible local reality insights.
  • Establish and implement regulatory strategies to gain government approvals for new ingredients, products, labeling, packaging, and value chains tax including excise, and import duties to support innovation by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as the global team, R&D, Legal, and local trade associations.
  • Implement globally aligned, leads the development and implementation of the local market, and regulatory advocacy strategies to mitigate current risks and future headwinds that may have impact on ingredients, products, packaging, claims, labeling, communication, marketing, and value chain taxes.
  • Identify potential regulatory risks and opportunities and ensure tracking of local, regional, and global regulatory issues and emerging trends that impact the reputation of ingredients, products, packaging, brands, etc.
  • Lead and engage in industry/trade associations and food standards bodies to advocate industry/company positions to protect the business and enable growth.
  • Build, maintain, enhance, and develop relationships/networks with external experts, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders on issues relating to alcoholic beverages to advance the Company’s strategy, growth agenda, and positions.
  • Proactively work with PAC, Marketing, Legal and Governmental Affairs in appointed Franchise Operation to enable the credibility and reputation of the brands and company
  • Where appropriate, represent the Company at appropriate industry organizations and provide leadership to external stakeholders such as alcoholic beverage industry groups to influence outcomes and support our regulatory strategies

Protect and enable license to operate (consistent, effective & efficient compliance, functional excellence & innovation insights)

  • Provide regulatory affairs expertise and guidance in the appointed Franchise Operation to identify solutions to regulatory issues that affect our alcoholic beverage products, ingredients, value chains taxes or labeling.
  • Manage protection of TCCC trade secrets (product formulations and flavor information) while dealing with regulatory authorities and third parties.
  • Ensure all ingredients, formulas, products, labels, food contact materials, packaging, promotional materials, marketing communications, value chains taxes including excise tax, import, and export free trade agreements (FTAs), comply with all the relevant local regulations and the Company’s policies and guidelines.
  • Supports innovation and commercialization compliance by providing scientific and regulatory expertise on new product concepts/new ingredients/enhanced claims.
  • Provide expert support on issues related to Crisis Management (IMCR)
  • Manage ingredient, formula, product, package, label, claims, and communication approvals using various compliance-related tools.
  • Engage with regulatory authorities as appropriate to support new product/package launches including efficient third-party registrations.

Networked organization

  • Proactively inform the country and operating unit about scientific and regulatory emerging issues to increase their understanding of issues and formulate a plan of action and influence business strategies to mitigate the risks.
  • Maintain a relevant network of SRA experts internally and externally to stay updated with the latest regulatory requirements laws and regulations, industry trends, and changes in the regulatory framework.
  • Proactively work internal and external stakeholders in communications opportunities relevant to the SRA function.

Requirements:

  • PHD/Master/Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related technical fields.
  • More than 12 years of Technical Mastery of the regulatory compliance process, and experience with the product and formula development. 5+ years of SRA experience. 5+ years of experience in the ARTD (alcoholic beverages) industry, government, or related industry in similar roles. Successful track record and demonstrated advocacy experience and leadership roles in related external organizations/committees/boards.
  • Wealth of experience in ARTD value chains regulatory advocacy, the regulatory framework in a broad range of fields in the alcoholic beverage industry, excise tax, import duties, FTAs experiences, impact assessment, and risk management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills and must be fluent in English and fluency in other international/relevant languages in the Operating Unit.

Interest Applicant please submit your CV to richardh@gemini.sg

Richard Ho

Richard Ho

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