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Job Title:

Director of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs H&W NA

Department/Function:

Health, Safety & Environment

Job Description:

Director Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Health & Wellness – North America

This is an Exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The Director Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Health & Wellness – North America is responsible for providing local technical support for the definition and execution of the commercial strategy in North America. This role works in conjunction with the Global RSA H&W Head, the Senior Director H&W RSA Compliance and Technical Operations and the H&W team to leverage regulatory compliance of the H&W portfolio by leading the assessments of permissibility and suitability in North America (NA) and any registration or process associated, to unlock the market according to the business strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own the gap analysis of Health & Wellness portfolio against regulatory requirements and other relevant guidelines, providing subsequent advice to relevant colleagues in order to develop the data to unlock the NA market according to the business strategy.

• Lead and support the assessment and approval of the steps that require regulatory input and are related to innovation and/or permissibility and suitability of the H&W portfolio.

• According to the metrics and KPIs established by H&W and RSA, own trending and root cause analysis of NA’s KPIs and implements actions to ensure a positive trend according to H&W expectations and ADM policies and standards.

• Lead regulatory feedback on topics related to claims and marketing materials intended for North America.

• Own the Regulatory Risk Assessments related to the permissibility and suitability assessments of the H&W portfolio intended for North America, according to the current process and propose technical mitigation actions as applicable.

• Own the preparation, review and submission of regulatory dossiers and applications for the H&W portfolio in North America and ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements in close collaboration with internal SMEs and external experts.

• Works in conjunction with the global RSA team, as well as local ADM country colleagues to achieve new products authorizations, renewals and successful variations of H&W products manufactured in North America.

• In conjunction with the Senior RSA H&W NA Manager, ensures regulatory compliance for ingredients and products throughout their lifecycle.

• Leverage the regulatory service ADM provides to its customers in accordance with ADM policies and processes by representing RSA H&W in meetings with key customers and by leading the H&W RSA team responsible for North America.

• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements, guidelines and industry best practices related to H&W ingredients and make strategic recommendations to senior management as risks and opportunities arise.

• Ensure alignment and engagement of the NA H&W RSA teams, using common ways of working, for daily interactions of RSA and business/client stakeholders within the region.

• In conjunction with relevant RSA colleagues, develops and manages regulatory positions by writing and reviewing regulatory documents (SOPs, Work Instructions, RSA statements and guidelines) according to the Document Management System.

• Ensure North America RSA H&W team members are adequately resourced to serve the commercial and technical needs of business stakeholders regarding the H&W product portfolio and daily operations.

• Ensure alignment and engagement of the NA H&W RSA teams, using common ways of working, for daily interactions of RSA and business/client stakeholders within the region.

Required Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.

• Highly organized and able to work according to strict deadlines

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to develop and leveraging networks within various stakeholders (internally and externally).

Education Requirements:

• Technical/scientific studies: Degree in Food technology or law, Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry.

• Professional level capability in English

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards for the food industry

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulatory role, in US within the dietary supplements industry.

Desired Experience:

• Experience in Food and Beverage (Desirable).

• Experience in a regulatory role in Canada, within the dietary supplements industry is a plus.

• Cross-functional experience in the dietary supplements industry is a plus.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

85105BR

City:

Kennesaw

State:

GA - Georgia

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.