Regulatory Manager

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Work with our empowered experts to stretch your skills and unlock opportunities. Every day, your creativity, your personality, and your contributions will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. 

Regulatory Manager – Your future position? 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Fragrance & Beauty Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety (RAPS) team, in the role Regulatory Manager. Set within the Global RAPS Digital Centre of Excellence and based out of our offices in Sao Paulo (BR) or East Hanover (USA), your primary responsibility will be to people manage and successfully lead our geographically dispersed regulatory documentation team.

Together with your team, you will ensure a smooth and efficient flow of documentation generation, serving both internal and external clients alike. Likewise, you will be responsible for reviewing and updating document management plans, work allocations, processes and procedures as well as hiring. You will update and inform on documentation workloads, bottlenecks and enablers thereto with management, preferably bringing experience of having worked within the fragrance/ FMCG industry in a similar role. In parallel, you will work closely with the E-Doc Masters team, and together you will design, develop and maintain electronic regulatory documentation templates following in-depth training by the group themselves. You will also have the opportunity to support Global initiatives relating to Givaudan’s Digital Transformation journey.

Our wider global RAPS team, work collectively towards our overall purpose which is to ensure our products are safe for the consumer and the environment, through industry leadership in compliance and advocacy solutions, that enables growth of Givaudan & our Customers - so if you have a passion for fragrance, Regulatory Affairs, data and people, look no further! 

In this exciting role, you will:

• Successfully lead and people manage a globally dispersed and well trained regulatory documentation team.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of electronic regulatory documentation templates.
• Develop and run KPI reports to monitor team’s workload and ensure a robust back up plan and business continuity
• Identify enhancements of existing solutions with the intent to support critical business needs. 
• Have an understanding of regulations, data models and client requirements.
• Sound people management skills with hands-on experience of Microsoft Excel and preferably VBA programming.
• Experience of working with SAP is preferred.
• Strong communicator - Articulate and present proposals to senior management.
• Operate well in a multi-dimensional and rapid changing environment. 
• Work independently and collaboratively with key stakeholders.
• Process driven with a passion for continuous improvement and learning.

You?
Are you someone who wants to grow and shape their own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and work in a team as passionate as you are? Then join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:  

• University Degree in scientific or technical degree, preferably in Data Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Regulatory or Toxicology or related degree (i.e. Engineering).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a documentation management role (within Regulatory Affairs or Product Safety functions in the FMCG industry is preferred).
• People management experience.
• Relentless & creative problem solver, who can deliver in a complex governance environment.
• Fast learner with an advanced experience of Microsoft Excel VBA and other software programmes.
• Have a “get things done” mind-set.
• Knowledge of the FMCG sector and data science. 
• Ability to interact at multiple levels.

Our benefits: 

• Medical and Dental plan for you and your dependents;
• Private Pension Plan;
• Life Insurance;
• On-site restaurant;
• Free Parking or Charter or Transportation Voucher;
• GymPass;
• Daycare Assistance (for women with children up to 5 years and 11 months);
• Pharmacy Assistance (medicine paid through payroll);
• Employee Assistance Program - specialized assistance and guidance in legal, psychological, financial, and social matters - 100% Confidential.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.