Regulatory Scientist - Enzymes

About Kerry

About the role

We are seeking a Regulatory Scientist to join our team in Naas, Ireland. In this position, you will support the Global Enzymes business by delivering our business strategy and growth objectives through the provision of exemplary legislative services for both Kerry customers and internal stakeholders.

The succesful candidate will be involved with integration activities, completion of key documentation for strategic customers, support for new product introductions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and staying informed about existing and emerging regulations and issues affecting the industry.

Key responsibilities

• Support and maintain ‘best in class’ legislation service for Kerry customers that reflects business needs and supports group policies.
• Support Kerry’s Enzyme and Lactase business in terms of integration activities, global compliance and product specific documentation for regulatory customer service
• Generation and management of technical documents (accurately and to tight time scales) for example: Product Specifications (Standard and customer-specific); Allergen/Intolerance Data; Nutritional Data; Ingredient declarations
• Maintain awareness of all new regulations and issues impacting the industry and the Kerry business
• Coordinate response to customer requirements for technical documentation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Liaise closely with other internal departments.
• Remain fully flexible to meet business requirement.

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care
• Matched pension scheme
• Perkbox platform offering discounts and offers on major retailers
• Share scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. To be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline
• Previous related experience
• Regulatory experience in the similar industry
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in SAP and Optiva systems an advantage
• Fluency in English