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VIE - Regulatory Affairs Dairy, Plant-Based and Waters Benelux - Bruxelles - (M/W)

  • Belgium
  • Bruxelles
  • On-site
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Posted: 5 May 2025
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VIE - Regulatory Affairs Dairy, Plant-Based and Waters Benelux - Bruxelles - (M/W)

About the job

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in Regulatory Affairs and further evolve your career? 🌟

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We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Affairs specialist to join our team on a VIE contract, supporting the FMCG categories (Dairy, Plant-Based & Waters). This role is crucial for ensuring that our products comply with all relevant food regulations and Danone policies. 📋

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You will be part of the dynamic General Counsel team within the General Secretary department, whose mission is to push the boundaries of what's possible for our business. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence, working alongside passionate professionals. Together, we strive to protect and enhance the company's and brand's reputation and license to operate, driving forward our mission with energy and ambition. We are committed to shining with our expertise and bringing value to our company whenever possible, ensuring that our contributions make a significant impact. 🚀

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The General Secretary team includes interdependent functions such as communications, sustainability, health & public affairs, all working together to protect and build the company's and brand's reputation and license to operate. You will collaborate closely with colleagues from these functions as well as various departments, including marketing, sales, quality and research & innovation (R&I), to provide regulatory guidance and support. 🤝

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The role will be based in Brussels, and you have the opportunity to work remotely as well. 🌍

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Bring your enthusiasm, knowledge, and business sense to our team, and we will give you an exciting opportunity to develop your career within an international group, with a lot of attention for personal development. 🌱

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We are offering you a role where your main objectives will be to provide regulatory support to Dairy- and Plant-Based (Danone - Alpro) as well as Waters (Evian, Volvic) businesses in Benelux. You will report to the Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager for FMCG categories.

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Your key responsibilities:

  • Act as the main regulatory business point of contact for our internal stakeholders, providing support to ensure regulatory compliance of product composition and communication. 📞
  • Provide regulatory assessments of all brand communication materials, including consumer, Health Care Professional, and sales communication. 📝
  • Co-create labeling sheets and validate product packaging to ensure regulatory compliance. 🏷️
  • Contribute to innovation projects by bringing regulatory expertise & solutions to the R&I team. 💡
  • Raise internal awareness on regulatory guidelines and train internal stakeholders on different regulatory topics. 📚
  • Manage product notifications & classifications for relevant products to ensure proper commercialization of such products in the market. 📦
  • Connect with the Global & EU Food Law Network for knowledge exchange and providing local input. 🌐
  • Proactively find opportunities for improvement by acting as a close business point of contact for the relevant departments. 🔍

We Offer

  • The opportunity to meet Danoners with unique personalities, diverse profiles, and varied career paths. 🌈
  • A dynamic, international company with a clear mission on health & sustainability. 🌍
  • A yearly personal development plan that you will build together with your manager, based on your personal needs & competences. 📈
  • As a team, we regularly organize some team-building events or just a nice day of fun together! 🎉

About you

Are you eligible for a V.I.E? Β 

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V.I.E is a Business France device allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. This is a 6 to 24 months contract.Β Β 

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  • You must be aged 18 to 28.Β 

  • You must have completed national service obligation.

  • You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area.

  • You must have never worked in the country in which you wish to do your VIE.Β Β 

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What are the contractual advantages of the V.I.E?Β Β 

  • Business France handles everything for volunteer’s contract.

  • Business France handles the whole care insurance for volunteers (sickness; maternity invalidity; work accidents).Β 

  • There are no taxes and charges on salary. There are no unemployment benefits and retirement contribution.

  • You will be granted with 2,5 days off per month.

  • Your gratification is fixed according to the Business France grid.

  • Germany / Austria / Switzerland : transport is free.Β 

You have a Master's degree in Food Law or Agrifood engineering or equivalent. You are fluent in English and French. Knowledge of Dutch would be considered a strong plus. Previous relevant work experience is an asset.

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We believe our ideal candidate:

  • Has a strong interest in the FMCG sector, particularly in Danone products, and is able to understand and communicate in the language of our internal business partners. 🥛
  • Has a β€œcan-do” attitude. 💪
  • Has a good eye for details and is well organized. 🧐
  • Is a proactive and energetic team player while also able to work autonomously. 🌟
  • Is flexible and able to adapt in a fast-moving environment.Β 

Working here, you’ll need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, complexity, and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial, and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. 🌍

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The regulatory affairs team is part of the broader General Secretary team (GS) consisting of public & health affairs, communication, legal, regulatory & compliance, as well as sustainability. You will work with enthusiastic, dynamic, and friendly colleagues. Within this team, there is enough room to learn quickly, accelerate, and develop as a person! 🚀

One Planet One Health BY YOU. 🌎

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We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams, and as individuals. Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Benelux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability? 🌟

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About Danone

Why you should choose this V.I.E experience at Danone?Β Β 

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  • A rewarding personnal experienceΒ Β 

Making the choice to do a V.I.E can turn out to be a great opportunity. This is your chance to challenge yourself and to discover more about a new country. This experience can foster personal grows because it gives you a new perspective. You will still be part of the Danone communities, working for some of the best-known brands in the world. Working for Danone around the world is joining the movement for a healthier world. Making this leap into the unknown will make you grow as a professional but also as a human being. Our objectives are to make sure that you will come as you are, ready to innovate and to bring your perspective. One Planet One Health by You.Β Β 

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  • Be part of the international VIE communityΒ Β 

We will always make sur that you will feel great in your host country. You will be part of the VIE community group where you will be regularly informed about any news concerning the community. This will enable you to get in touch with the international Danone community and to learn more about multiple cultures. You will also integrate an international talent pool giving you the opportunity to extend your time working for Danone across the world or In France. You will join dynamic teams and play an important role in the performance of Danone and all its brands.Β 

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  • Experiencing Danone ValuesΒ 

We, as a company, bring a great importance in creating an inclusive working environment. We know that we are each given talents and our goal is to create synergism between you all. We will consider all applicants to our offers. As a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Choosing a V.I.E is about experiencing all those standards across the world.Β 

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What’s next?Β 

Hit the β€œapply now” button now.β€―To comply with GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without given consent. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying directly via our career website.Β 

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We systematically respond to all our candidates; if you have not been contacted, your request has not yet been processed. The processing time for applications may vary depending on the period and the volume of applications.Β 

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Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.Β 

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