GLOBAL DIRECTOR, REGULATORY AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
This is an exempt position

This position can be based in Decatur, IL / Erlanger, KY / Cranbury, NJ

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Job Holder is to lead regulatory and scientific affairs services within the Global Regulatory and Scientific Affairs (RSA) group, specifically in support of Human Nutrition product permissibility, quality, and to support other RSA functionality (regulatory affairs, other products in the ADM portfolio e.g. industrial, human food, sustainable materials).

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Heavy focus on efficient delivery of regulatory science and achievement of permissibility for products according to their intended use and for the markets in which they are sold.
• Monitor and evaluate scientific literature to support day-to-day business activities such as labeling claims, product safety, new product development, expansion and maintenance of current product use.
• Generate and/or compile supporting data for regulatory dossiers for ADM products including food, and dietary supplements, but connect with cosmetics, industrial chemicals and potentially other non-food uses, but with a focus on human food as the primary portfolio for this role
• Demonstrate an understanding of jurisdictional coverage, regulatory requirements, and other factors enabling permissibility of sale within a product category for a particular market.  Advise the business on such requirements.
• Evaluate government, scientific and industry positions to advance policy, scientific and regulatory understanding consistent with ADM‘s mission and objectives.
• Provide timely communication of regulatory and scientific events, accountability for the transparency of process, and progress reports to VP as well as relevant units within ADM.
• Lead project data management, support process development related to scientific assessment and strategy, work closely with R&D (research, innovation and application)

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD Nutrition Science, Nutritional Biochemistry and/or Toxicology (with an emphasis in Food and/or Nutritional Toxicology). 
• Experience 10+ years in Human Nutrition, supplements, and/or other regulatory approvals with a focus on regulatory science. 
• Strong understanding of regulatory affairs, product approvals and food safety across jurisdictions (emphasis on US and EU). 
• Strong critical thinking, organization, writing and communication skills are needed, together with ability to plan and execute projects utilizing a variety of resources. 
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, take initiative, strong and demonstrated data management and project management skills.

About ADM:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

EEO

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