Regulatory Affairs Specialist

**Overview**

**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 recognised 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 Affairds 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 & 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.

**For you**:

- Competitive benefits package:

- 8% annual bonus
- Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio
- Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)
- Lease Plan
- Health & Wellness programs:

- Discounted private health insurance
- Financial coaching
- Counselling sessions
- Flu vaccinations
- Skin checks
- Professional development programs
- Global career opportunities

**Responsibilities**

**Key Responsibilites**
- 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 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 process 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.

**Qualifications**

**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 orientated
- Fluency in written and verbal English
- Proactive, self-starter, Team player

Desirable:

- Extensive knowledge of regulations for food products
- Ability to integrate into and influence different levels of the organization
- Ability to manage regulatory issues and provide insight to the business
- Commercial acumen

**About us**:
Join us and work with iconic brands like Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi Max, Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Quaker Oats, and Bluebird NZ.
- Recognised 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.

**PepsiCo’s hiring process**:

- Interview(s) and skills evaluation
- Online Assessment process
- Background checks