Title : Europe Regulatory Affairs Sr. Manager, Packaging and Sustainability

Mars, Incorporated; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Sustainability Regulatory Compliance Senior Manager to drive compliance with EU sustainability regulations. This role requires over 8 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the feed/food sectors, with strong project management skills and proficiency in claims management. The successful candidate will shape regulatory strategies, lead change management initiatives, and represent the company in trade associations. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Industry competitive salary

Company bonus

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs with feed/food products.
• In-depth knowledge of EU sustainability regulations relevant to pet food.
• Demonstrated track record of managing large-scale regulatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the change management program for EU sustainability regulations.
• Implement UK sustainability regulations as necessary.
• Ensure future sustainability regulations are integrated into strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Innovation & Compliance projects.
• Represent Royal Canin in Trade Associations.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs expertise

Claims and labelling management

Project management across functions

Fluency in English

Knowledge of EU sustainability regulations

Education

Master's degree in a technical area

Master's degree in veterinary medicine

Master's degree in law

Job description

Job Description:

As the Europe Sustainability Regulatory Compliance Senior Manager, Sustainability Program Lead, this role will drive the change management program for EU sustainability regulations, ensuring compliance and enhancing competitiveness across product, packaging, and labeling strategies.By acting as the primary knowledge source within the Royal Canin, this role will shape regulatory strategies, represent our business in the trade associations, and foster a culture of innovation and compliance.

What are we looking for?

• 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs with feed/food products and/or related product categories with proficiency in claims and labelling management on the European scale.
• In-depth knowledge across multiple areas of the EU sustainability regulations relevant to the pet food.
• Experience in working on large-scale regulatory projects involving claims and labelling, formulas, ingredients, manufacturing processes; a demonstrated track record of working successfully across functions to achieve shared goals.
• Fluent in English. Other European language will be an asset.
• Master's degree in a technical area, such as feed/food science (food engineering, food safety etc.), Master's degree in veterinary medicine or Master’s degree in law.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and lead the change management program for the set of the EU Sustainability regulations covering product, packaging material, labelling and claims.
• Implement similar efforts for the UK Sustainability regulations, if and when relevant.
• Ensure the current and future sustainability regulations in scope are properly incorporated into RC regulatory strategies around product, claims, labelling and strategies.
• Participate in the Innovation & Compliance projects as a subject matter expert.
• Represent Royal Canin in the Trade Associations at the regional and national levels.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.