Sr. Scientist II - Regulatory Affairs

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

The Sr. Scientist II will execute the Scientific Affairs Strategy for your respective categories and geographical area using your Scientific and Regulatory expertise. You advocate for our regulatory and scientific positions to promote the removal of technical barriers and to enable our “Snacking Made Right” strategy. In addition, you will build, maintain and leverage relationships with leading trade associations and government agencies and guide the execution of policies and scientific and regulatory programs.

How you will contribute

You will monitor the external regulatory, scientific and governmental environment for emerging legislation, strategic developments, trends and other issues that could potentially impact the business and build effective external networks for information gathering and influencing (using various open sources, trade associations, peer network and others as necessary). In this role, you will analyze and evaluate scientific affairs issues and advocate for our business interests. You will also connect with partner functions and provide issue status and progress updates, and develop a strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory, scientific and nutrition risks and opportunities in your market.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and purpose, accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Scientific affairs (industry, governmental, association background).
• Understanding of the regulatory framework in your geographical area
• Building collaborative relationships
• Conducting technical assessments and supporting issues management and strategy development in the scientific affairs area
• Thinking creatively
• Communicating effectively
• Project management
• SARA core knowledge topics (e.g. flavors, additives, GMO, organic, dietary or religious suitability, etc.)

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

Lead discussions with cross functional partners and provide guidance to business teams and product development on appropriate regulatory compliance and labeling for Over-the-Counter drugs, Natural Health Products and Dietary Supplements. Complete and submit FDA drug listings and NHP applications and submissions/documents. Create and approve product labeling for Over-the-Counter drugs, Natural Health Products and Dietary Supplements. Ensure appropriate guidance and compliance is met for active and inactive ingredients within Over the Counter and Dietary Supplement formulations. Provide regulatory intelligence and education on emerging regulations and trends in the advertising and promotional Over the Counter drug and dietary supplement market. Act as strong technical expert for regulatory in cross functional meetings to deliver technical perspectives on needed compliance, labeling and claim substantiation. Interface and collaborate across different functions of the organization to ensure project outcomes are achieved with high quality results and alignment with Legal, Quality, Category managers and Regulatory leads. 

Education / Certifications:

Master’s degree in nutrition science or food science and 2 years of experience in strategic analysis in scoping and ensuring product compliance or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences or Food Science and 5 years of experience in strategic analysis in scoping and ensuring product compliance

Job specific requirements:

2-5 years of experience in strategic analysis in scoping and ensuring product compliance

Travel requirements:

Less than 10%

Work schedule:

Hybrid, minimum 3 days in office

For US Candidates Only

The base salary range for this position is $95,100 to $130,800; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the compan