Global Regulatory Affairs Manager

2 months ago


Dunsandel, New Zealand Synlait Full time

**The Role**

We are seeking a Global Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our dynamic team and help drive our global business development strategy. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our products comply with regulatory requirements across multiple regions. You will also navigate complex regulatory landscapes, manage regulatory submissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development and overseas market access.

You will bring your strategic leadership experience to lead and mentor a high-performing global regulatory team based in two geographies, focusing on fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in execution.

The main responsibilities of this role include..
- Formulate and execute regulatory strategies for product approvals, regulatory submissions, and compliance for dairy and infant formula products in Australia, New Zealand, China and other key markets. Proactively identify and address potential regulatory challenges.
- Provide regulatory expertise and guidance into cross-functional projects to ensure regulatory requirements, risks and opportunities are identified, understood, and integrated into product development and business strategies.
- Oversee the resolution of complex regulatory issues and challenges. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential regulatory hurdles.
- Develop and maintain strong external relationships within the regulatory environment both in NZ and internationally, with a focus on infant nutrition and dairy ingredients.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this role will require
- Minimum 7 years’ in progressively responsible regulatory affairs positions, preferably within the food or dairy industries, with a minimum of 2 years in people leadership roles preferred.
- S trong experience in developing and executing regulatory strategies and participating in cross-functional project teams.
- Strong foundation in international/export requirements, preferably for dairy and infant formula.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with regulatory authorities and senior stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.

A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, pharmaceuticals, Law or related field would be an advantage.

**What's next?**

**About Us - The Synlait Way**

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

**What we offer**:

- Health insurance cover
- Training and development opportunities
- Social events and Social Club

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