At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet. 

We are currently recruiting for a Regulatory & Compliance Manager position. This is a Permanent Contract, full-time role. This role is based in our Quality team at our Wexford factory in Ireland and reports to the Head of OFS & PCM.

Outline of the Role:

The Regulatory Manager will lead the Regulatory Function of the business ensuring full compliance with Irish, EU and International Regulations.  They will develop and execute regulatory strategies, oversee production registrations and liaise with regulatory authorities – safeguarding the safety, quality and legality of our products. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate Regulatory & Compliance Experience & Stakeholder Management experience. They will track regulatory correspondence, support regulatory revies and inspections and maintain oversite of regulatory commitments and risk mitigation programmes in coordination with fellow colleagues. 

More job duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develop and implement comprehensive regulatory strategies, standards and systems tailored to Supply Point Portfolio in accordance with Danone & Regulatory Requirements
• Maintain knowledge of EU and Irish Regulations governing Infant/Follow on Formula Composition.
• Prepare and submit registration dossiers for new markets.
• Manage responses to regulatory queries, coordinate technical documentation and maintain approval updates.
• Support Crisis Response
• Support Supply Chain in Customs & Export Statements/Queries
• Be the key contact for all external regulatory bodies eg DAFM, FDA, GACC
• Be the key contact for regulatory functions within Danone CBUs
• Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality.
• Facilitate all external audit requirements.
• Ensure full participation in the Danone Annual PDR/Development Conversations process on sHaRe.
• Perform any duties as assigned by manager or his/her designees

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in related discipline such as Microbiology, Chemistry and/or General Science.
• Experience of working in a high volume, fast paced environment in FMCG, Manufacturing, or Pharmaceutical.
• Experience in Regulatory and compliance management
• Demonstrable People Management Skills & Experience
• Appetite for new technologies, curious and enthusiastic.
• Results orientated.

Opportunities for this Role:

• High profile Quality projects which have a tangible impact on our business growth
• Well-connected role both cross functionally within the factory, but also with Other Factory’s Quality Stakeholders & global Quality network
• Fast paced environment with clear deliverables and visible successes.
• Promote a culture of Quality (iCare) within the Factory.
• Experience with different project management methodologies.
• Continuous learning and upskilling.

Danone Nutricia Wexford are a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing organisation, where no two days are the same. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.Continuous learning and upskilling.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Nutricia Wexford proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to our business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.