Global Regulatory Affairs Lead, Wellbeing Collective

ABOUT UNILEVER:

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Global Wellbeing Collective focused on one of Unilever’s largest growth opportunities – the €140bn Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS).

OUR BUSINESS:

Unilever’s Wellbeing Collective Group (WBC) holds the company’s health and wellness brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly, Liquid IV, Nutrafol, SmartyPants, Welly and Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continuing to grow this strategic business for Unilever by leveraging the full strength of Unilever’s capabilities and expanding the reach of our portfolio internationally.

We work in an agile, fast-moving environment, collaboratively within the team and with our Unilever colleagues around the world. We work in a project-based, networked way where everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically, as well as roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, to be entrepreneurial and experiment, as well as bring in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company, and to take charge and lead, as well as follow and support others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Are you excited to lead global regulatory strategy for a fast-growing health supplement business? If so, Global Regulatory Affairs Lead, Wellbeing Collective could be an ideal role for you!

As Global Regulatory Affairs Lead, Wellbeing Collective you will be responsible for developing and directing the global regulatory strategy, objectives, policies, and programs related to the development and marketing of health supplements (VMS/ Dietary Supplement/ Food Supplement) to create, grow and protect the business. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Global Regulatory Strategy & Innovation

Build a unified, scalable regulatory capability across a diverse portfolio of acquired businesses and international organization.

Develop and Champion Strategy: Define and execute the comprehensive, long-term regulatory strategy for Wellbeing portfolio globally, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.

Drive Innovation Pipeline: Serve as the regulatory lead in the global innovation process, providing scientific and regulatory input for new product development, and market entry, including claims support.

Opportunity Identification: Proactively monitor regulatory trends and intelligence to identify new product opportunities and potential risks, presenting actionable recommendations to the Wellbeing Collective Operating Companies and International Teams.

Set Standards: Set standards and decision-making frameworks for global compliant labeling, claims, and marketing communications. Develop SOPs, define performance metrics, and guide teams on regulatory best practices.

International Expansion: Direct and manage regulatory procedures worldwide, including dossier preparation, label development and claims support, and global marketing applications. Provide oversight for preparation and delivery of materials for regulatory agency meetings and inspections.

Provides a vision and leadership for Policy and Regulation to assure that appropriate Wellbeing representation in external advocacy activities and industry forums is achieved.

Participates in due diligence and provides regulatory advice and perspective on all potential licensing and M&A deals

Portfolio Maintenance & Compliance Oversight

Brand Portfolio Accountability: Act as the regulatory portfolio owner, ensuring timely and compliant maintenance of the Wellbeing Portfolio.

Risk Management: Proactively identify and communicate potential regulatory risks, offering clear mitigation options.

Quality & Process Excellence: Ensure al