Regulatory Executive - Temporary 6 Months

Role purpose and responsibilities
• Strengthen the position of Lactalis and its products before regulatory authorities and government bodies, so as to create a favorable and enabling operating environment in which Lactalis can achieve its business goals.
• Support the implementation of regulatory strategies for product development, in line with local business priorities.
• Assist in managing key stakeholder relationships in order to promote a sensible and workable regulatory environment supporting business objectives.
• Support delivery of the company's regulatory strategy and objectives by providing advocacy and lobbying capability.
• Take responsibility for regulatory submissions and for resolving compliance issues.
Role accountabilities
• Plan product registration and promotion registration activities in line with the company's strategic business goals.
• Monitor and obtain drafts of new legislation; analyses the drafts, submit comments and proposals to the competent authorities, and brief relevant internal departments so that the business can prepare for future requirements.
• Support the development of relationships with officials of the health authorities and other regulators at central and provincial level.
• Prepare, submit and follow up product dossiers for new registration, re-registration and license renewal.
• Develop and maintain the Regulatory Database.
• Maintain existing registrations efficiently and in compliance with local law and company standards.
• Manage the market-specific artwork process in order to obtain the required approvals, in line with the Company Packaging Manual guidelines and local labelling regulations.
• Maintain oversight of regulatory issues that could threaten the Lactalis business, and recommend strategic options to address them and safeguard business growth.