NPPE Regulatory Affairs Specialist

<p>Pets are our passion, safety is our promise and progress is our pledge. We work smarter, not harder. As a result, we’re widely known as a ‘Best Place to Work’. We make some of the world's most popular and trusted food brands and are committed to advancing the science, health and food products for pets.  </p> <h2>Position Snapshot</h2> <p> </p> <p>Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona.<br/> Level: H<br/> Nestlé Purina Petcare, Barcelona, Spain</p> <h2>Position Summary</h2> <p> </p> <p>RSA Specialist contributes to deliver compliant labelling and product-related communication materials (e.g. e-commerce, social web), enables EMENA I&amp;R projects success through effective support to the project teams and builds fruitful relation with Pet food associations (FEDIAF and/or local pet food trade associations).</p> <h2>A day in the life of...</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Regulatory Compliance: <ul> <li>Ensure that product claims are scientifically substantiated, regulatory compliant and all labels meet EU Regulations, industry codes/guidelines and Nestlé/Nestlé PURINA Standards.</li> <li>Support the development of effective and meaningful communication materials for internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Propose and implement validated action plans in response to regulatory changes in the EU.            </li> </ul> </li> <li>Active Innovation and Renovation:  <ul> <li>Contribute to EMENA I&amp;R projects with regulatory input and risk assesment for claims. </li> <li>Provide, with appropriate support, risk assesments and solutions for product labelling and regulatory issues.         </li> </ul> </li> <li>Proactive Influencing: Advocacy  <ul> <li>Represent NPP EMENA at National &amp; European Trade Associations in dedicated working groups (communication / feed materials and trade / additives ad undesirable substances / nutrition /product communication / environmental sustainability/ analyticals). </li> <li>Report and escalate any issue/relevant change noticed during the meetings to the RSA manager and relevant internal stakeholders for decision.           </li> </ul> </li> <li>Regulatory Foundation:  <ul> <li>Know and able to find the key Regulatory texts (labelling, animal by products, additives, feed hygiene, etc..) and FEDIAF codes (labelling, safety, nutritional guidelines). </li> <li>Able to explain to others on core regulatory information.           <br/>  </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>What will make you successful</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Recognised educational skills related to regulatory and scientific affairs; e.g. University degree (3-5 years at the university) in science or law or the equivalent knowledge learnt on the job.</li> <li>Minimum 3-5 years Nestlé or Purina experience in a regulatory team or in close contact with regulatory environment or equivalent experience outside Nestlé in a regulatory team (food, feed, veterinary, petcare industry, association or governmental authorities).   <br/>  </li> </ul> <p>Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at <a href="http://www.nestle.com/" target="_blank">www.nestle.com</a>.</p>