regulatory manager

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

This role is responsible for overseeing Quality & Regulatory compliance of McCormick Specialty Flavour & Ingredients (SFI) portfolio including trading goods in APAC business unit, to all relevant regulations, industry/customer requirements and McCormick policies. This role will require deep expertise in regional food flavoring regulation, strong stakeholder management and the ability to guide the business on regulatory risks and opportunities. Reporting directly to Regulatory Manager - India & Southeast Asia.

Quality & Regulatory Business Partner

• Act as the primary Quality & Regulatory contact for customers, regulatory authorities, industry associations and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance and partner with SFI cross functional team to ensure Quality & Regulatory Compliance by Design for all SFI portfolio, enable business growth opportunities and unblock potential trade barriers

Regulatory Compilance

• Responsible for Regulatory compliance with applicable national and/or regional food legislation, customer specific requirements and McCormick internal standards.
• Implement regulatory strategies to facilitate product registration approvals and timely market entry.
• Creation, issuance and maintenance of Quality & Regulatory documents in accordance with aligned service level agreement (SLA).
• Provide technical guidance and documentation support for completion of product registration in markets.
• Maintain up to date records of all regulatory submissions, approval and customer correspondence.

Flavour & Food Regulatory Horizon Scanning

• Interpret, monitor and anticipate emerging regulatory policies and trends relating to SFI portfolio and strategic priorities, ensuring proactive adaptation and communication with cross functional team on impact and opportunities analysis
• Represent the company in industry associations and advocates for regulatory policies in accordance with McCormick internal standard and position.

Quality & Regulatory Operational Excellence

• Enhance and streamline Quality & Regulatory compliance framework, operational processes and documentation. Establish metrics where matter.
• Conduct training sessions for internal and external stakeholders on regulatory requirements and industry practices.
• Facilitate and lead resolution of product quality issues and customer complaints in collaboration with Site Technical and Quality team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Food technology, Chemistry or related field
• Min. 5 years in Regulatory and Quality function, preferably from flavour industry.
• In-depth knowledge of APAC flavour regulation and understanding of global flavour regulation. Experience with Product Registration Requirements.
• Working experience with Authority and/or Trade Association.
• Understanding of Quality Management System, Issues Management and Problem-Solving Methodology.

Other skills & Competencies

• Strong Analytical, Communication and Problem-Solving Skill.
• Ability to exert positive influence, work independently and collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong stakeholder and people management
• Ability to analyze, interpret and understand complex food regulations and communicate in easy-to-understand manners to stakeholders.
• Business acumen – balance business needs with compliance
• Project management skills

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.