Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognized and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we'll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what's next. For our careers, families, communities, and the planet.

To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the regulatory compliance of all PepsiCo food products, including innovation projects, to ANZ regulations, internal company policies, and guidelines across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to regulatory excellence for the region and to support business growth across a diverse product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute compliance assessments of food products against ANZ regulations: raw material, ingredient, and finished product specifications, on-pack labelling information, artworks.
• Develop Product Label Specification via PEP specification system in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
• Engage and collaborate with local R&D to support business for compliance assessment for innovations and import/export.
• Provide regulatory advice to support product/packaging claims and regulatory approval for advertising materials.
• Identify information gaps and work with cross-functional teams to obtain the necessary information to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements and final regulatory approval.
• Provide all necessary support for any regulatory deficiencies that may have.
• Track regulatory developments, run impact assessments, and implement new/revised regulatory guidelines and protocols.
• Inform key stakeholders of any upcoming regulatory changes.
• Act as RA lead for data digitization for ANZ foods.
• Represent ANZ RA in key project meetings and technical stage-gate processes for foods.
• Participate in regional/sector RA meetings and provide key updates from time to time.
• Support ANZ packaging regulatory approvals.
• Develop internal regulatory guides as necessary.

About you:

• University degree (food science/technology, nutrition, chemistry, biology).
• Regulatory knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
• 3-5 years in food/beverage industry.
• Experience in product development, food safety/quality, or regulatory affairs.
• Very well organized, detail-oriented, and punctual.
• Flexible attitude to work, results-oriented.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Proactive, self-starter, team player.

Desirable:

• Extensive knowledge of regulations for food products.
• Excellent communication skills (including ability to interpret complex subject matter and summarize requirements, communicate with people of all levels).
• Ability to integrate into and influence different levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage regulatory issues and provide insight to the business.
• Commercial acumen.

Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ.

• Recognized as a Top Employer in Australia and New Zealand for the past 4 years.
• Family Friendly Certification (AU).
• Australian Disability Network Member.

PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.

• Submit your application.
• Interview(s) and skills evaluation.
• Online Assessment process.
• Background checks.

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