The purpose of the Regulatory Compliance Manager role is to implement compliance policies and procedures that ensure effective compliance with applicable US regulatory requirements.  This role is responsible for delivering compliance related training and validating compliance of the North American product labels, marketing materials, and factories to US regulations.  This role will interact and work closely with the global graphic chain and PDI teams, commercial team, and NA factories. This role will be responsible for auditing and validating compliance with all U.S. government laws and regulations concerning product label and claim substantiation.  

What are we looking for?

• Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
• Support Research and Development efforts by evaluating compliance status and rationale for new ingredients including labeling and claims based on intended use.
• Liaise with R&D teams to ensure understanding of how US regulatory requirements will impact overall project timelines and resources.
• Provide guidance to our factory and quality & food safety teams to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Maintain an active, ongoing regulatory risk assessment for raw material compliance status and factory inspection-readiness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of mitigation for highest priority risks.
• Help develop and execute actions plans to address questions, issues, and objections from regulatory agencies.
• Represent company objectives in pet food trade associations as identified.
• Contribute to Regulatory Compliance Monitoring activity by engagement in trade association, AAFCO, and internal team meetings.
• Responsible for building knowledge and capability of organization in compliance, innovation, and public affairs.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• An BS or the equivalent experience in a technical discipline is desirable.
• Knowledge of AAFCO regulations and FDA laws or 5 years regulatory affairs experience. 
• Ability to work independently without close supervision, meeting deadlines and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and leverage networks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with emphasis in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and strong computer skills
• Proven experience in building cross-functional bridges to create awareness and ensure compliance is implemented.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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