H&W RA Specialist / RA Assistant Manager - International Expansion

Role Details Overview: We are looking to recruit an experienced RA Specialist/ RA Assistant Manager to co-ordinate and drive the international expansion Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements ("VMS") brands within Health & Wellbeing business. This is a key role that will support the brand teams with the successful expansion of several existing US VMS brands into new markets. Previous hands-on experience of working in VMS/ health supplements and of working with multiple stakeholders across the globe, including authorities, trade associations and consultancy firms, and functions, including regulatory, R&D, legal, safety, quality and public affairs is essential. Given the varied legal and regulatory frameworks for VMS/ health supplements, the successful applicant will have a regulatory background in VMS, and a proven track record of leading and supporting VMS businesses in several geographies. The candidate will need to be familiar with the different product classifications for VMS across food, food supplement, and drug, and a detailed knowledge of the relevant product licenses and notification/registration requirements based on various regulations. Job Description: The successful candidate will co-ordinate the know-how and support market entry activities of VMS products across the globe. Working together with internal or external stakeholders, the candidate will be responsible for the following activities. Driving detailed business understanding on the different product notification/ registration requirements for VMS/ health supplements in key target markets. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for:

• regulatory landscape overview and regulatory management of VMS products;
• formulation, ingredients, raw materials, product specifications and claims review;
• review and approve packaging and marketing materials to comply with local regulations;
• support with product notification/registration (dossier preparation for product notification), stability and shelf-life considerations, labelling requirements;
• liaise with internal stakeholders and authorities' officers to ensure quick and quality submission dossier for notification/ registration.
• Provide training/ education on regulatory matters to internal stakeholders.
Supporting the review, impact-assessment and implementation of all applicable regulations and legal requirements (domestic market and exports) operating as a key internal subject matter expert. Ensuring relevant regulatory risk assessments are communicated to relevant functional experts to inform strategy on ingredients, formulations, and any advertising, brand promotion and communication. Working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders at global and local level to ensure business objectives are met through strong regulatory strategy and partnership. Liaise with external regulatory consultants who may be required as subject matter experts on specific key programs or activities. Conduct regulatory activities as requested, based on business needs.


• 2+ years of experience in the field of VMS/ Health Supplements/ OTC/ Consumer healthcare products including cross-functional interactions and project management skills is essential.
• Bachelor/Master degree holder in health-related science such as Life Science, Regulatory Science, Food Science and Technology, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Development/ Management is essential.
• Knowledge of international regulations and VMS/ Health supplements requirements is required.
• Working experience in Project Management and Digital Tools (Regulatory Intelligence, Regulatory Information Management systems, QMS, etc…) is required.
• Basic understanding of technical regulation (testing and specification) and GMP, GCP, HACCP is required.
• Thorough understanding of workflow management, project management, multitasking and managing shifting priorities is required.
• Knowledge across a wide range of products, including manufacturing and technical systems is required.
• R&D knowledge would be desirable
• Proven facilitation skills, with multitasking and problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, in both spoken and written English. Multi-language speaker is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally at a global level.
• Self-motivated & self-starter, proactive and with ability to work independently.
• Strong execution capabilities with ability to handle multiple assignments and manage major projects to successful completion.
  
  Established in 2018, Unilever's US-centric Health & Wellbeing business is a collective of fast-growing, science-backed companies powering a lifestyle of wellbeing designed for a lifetime of possibilities. Comprised of Liquid I.V., Nutrafol, OLLY, Onnit, SmartyPants, Welly and Equilibra (in Italy), the Health & Wellbeing Collective operates with a start-up mindset and is supporting consumers on their proactive wellbeing journey by bringing innovative products to the market.
Unilever identified Health & Wellbeing as a key growth space for the future and has built the business through a clear M&A criteria and growth strategy to €1bn+ turnover, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter. You will be part of the International Expansion team which is responsible for launching H&W's brands across the world. This cross functional team has end to end responsibility for international expansion of the brands in a fast-paced environment. If you are excited about the prospect of bringing disruptive brands across the world this role is for you.

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.