Head of Regulatory Affairs

London
1 week ago
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An exciting opportunity for a Head of Regulatory Affairs to join this highly successful business that provide labelling, consumer information and regulatory advice. The role will be providing strategic direction, leadership, and management of their International Team.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Fully remote role
Fluent in English and at least one of the following: German, French, Spanish, Dutch
Fantastic benefits including: remote working, Enhanced company pension, Individual and Family Private Healthcare option, Life Insurance option, 25 days holiday etc

THE HEAD OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS

The key objectives will be the delivery of our client's technical, regulatory and artwork services within the agreed client portfolio, setting targets and budget and taking responsibility for developing an effective strategy to achieve Business Plan objectives. Key responsibilities will include:

Ensure the Advisors are competent to provide technical and regulatory advice for the relevant markets and in line with the agreed scopes of service.
Ensure that any issues, challenges or non-conformances which arise are quickly and effectively resolved.
Maintain an awareness of relevant changes in the regulatory environment due to new legislation, case law, guidance
Measuring quality and competency of the team identifying plans to support and develop the team through training.
To build strong relationships and interface superbly across multiple functions and levels of the key clients within the portfolio.
Ensuring all Team members are clear on their roles, responsibilities, objectives and KPIs.
Ensure Team members roles are aligned to delivering the business plan.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A Regulatory expert with a minimum 10 years of experience of working in a technical/regulatory affairs role, or in a related field in one of the following markets: Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands or Belgium

Other key attributes will include:

Fluent in English and at least one of the following: German, French, Spanish, Dutch
Degree or equivalent in Food Science/Food Law or in a related field.
Qualifications in food or regulatory subject with sound technical knowledge, or able to demonstrate excellent relevant experience

If this Head of Regulatory Affairs role is of interest and you would like to investigate this further, apply TODAY!!!

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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