Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. And to access the tools, training, and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars Associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow, today.

Job Purpose:

This position provides regulatory guidance to support Mars business priorities by working cross-functionally with Research & Development, Marketing, Commercial and Supply Teams. The Regulatory Affairs Scientist will utilize knowledge of federal and state regulations to ensure compliance and substantiation of Mars product labeling and advertising. The position will support Mars trade objectives, industry trade association activities and represent the company in interactions with external government and non-governmental organizations.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Science, Food Science, Food Technologist (or similar)
• 5+ years of regulatory experience
• Previous CPG experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Previous experience in R&D and/or working in an FDA business  
• Auditing
• Compliance review

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance 

• Provide regulatory review and approval of packaging and advertising materials for pet food, supplements ensuring appropriate support for all claims. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required to respond effectively to state regulatory officials on label compliance issues.
• Provide regulatory guidance for the business to ensure ingredients are approved and properly described on the ingredient declaration. 

• Provide regulatory input to guide the business 

• Ability to access and research applicable regulations and landscape of regulated consumer goods to assist with product proposition, labelling and claim support.
• Provide training on label compliance to R&D and Marketing associates.

• Support trade objectives of the business

• Obtain and maintain necessary documentation for successful imports of pet food and ingredients, such as APHIS import permits, and provide support for affiliate markets, operations and commercial in obtaining export approvals.
• Understand regulatory criteria for imports and exports and remain current on World events which may have a direct impact in the agricultural industry specifically relating to pet food and ingredients (examples include BSE, Bioterrorism, Avian Flu).

• Represent company objectives in pet food trade associations.
• Participate in trade association work groups and assure Mars strategies are incorporated into the objectives and actions.
• Perform various other regulatory functions as needed.

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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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.

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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.