Sr. Executive - Regulatory Affairs

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Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.8 billion euros (in 2022). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Mumbai, we are looking for:

Sr. Executive – R&D – Regulatory Affairs

(Mumbai, India)

Reporting directly to the R&D Manager and contributes to the overall success of the organization.

MISSION

Assure the company's production activities comply with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Communicate with team members about actions they can take to meet regulatory standards.
• Observe company operations to ensure that team members are following all standards.
• To lead and manage all matters related to Regulatory Affairs for Puratos India.
• Puratos India is an ingredient-based company which manufacturers bakery and confectionery products like cake mixes, bakery mixes, other fine bakery mixes, chocolate, fillings, crushes, fruits based fillings and compound based fillings etc.
• To ensure Regulatory Compliance against FSSAI and Legal Metrology for the company in documents.
• To plan, prepare, review, and submit technical dossier to the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) for proprietary products while manufacturing license renewal or modification.
• To plan, prepare, review, and submit technical dossier to the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) for novel or new ingredients/products that company may plan to import or manufacture.
• To be responsible for and prepare applications and establish procedures for obtaining all Licenses from regulatory bodies for Puratos India.
• To provide regulatory support for India R&D, Production, Marketing, and Sales functions of the company and coordinate with the local/regional functions to achieve strategic plan of company.
• Provide regulatory support to global R&D to develop compliant product as per FSSAI requirement.
• Support QC/QA team with documentation to face Regulatory body audits on Halal by Indian and global authorities and Certification in FSSC 22000 certification.
• To co-ordinate, prepare, submit and support cross functions to execute Regulatory submissions across Pan India.
• To ensure strategies are developed for approval of in-house developed products.
• To be responsible for review and approval of Advertisements and promotional materials provided by marketing team as per Indian regulatory requirement.
• To conduct contingency regulatory planning / risk assessment for product development.
• Create and review label and ensure FSSAI compliant label for Puratos India products.
• Managing professional working relationships and meeting with all regulatory agencies for submissions; follow up; query resolution and discussions with relevant officials for ensuring company compliance.
• Visit FSSAI office and follow up for pending applications and dealing with queries of the department.
• Overseeing organizational operational systems (TDS, MSDS, COA for Finished products and raw materials, FSMS plan, Recall plan) for ensuring compliance.
• Providing inputs for development of new business proposals and project budgets.
• Handling of SAP system for regulatory compliance of the Puratos India.
• To keep a track of new notifications and government announcements and inform the concerned teams about the same.
• Handling and managing Customer complaints related to FSSAI regulations or Certification in FSSC 22000 certification.
• Help in Import/Export FSSAI registration and documentation for Puratos India products.
• Understand Regulations of other Countries for internal support to Puratos group.
• To help, support and manage the team and their timely deliverables.
• Attending seminars, conference related to FSSAI and other regulatory bodies.
• Conducting internal seminars and training for building FSSAI compliance team.
• To ensure that the R&D team, QC team and purchase approves FSSAI compliant vendors for RM.
• To ensure that the RM vendors compliant as per FSSAI and confirm the same to respective stake holders.

COMPETENCIES / PROFILE

• A bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, biology, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the food and beverage industry.
• In-depth knowledge of FSSAI regulations is necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail, are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing regulatory submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies is preferred.
• The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment is advantageous.