Senior Director Regulatory and Scientific Affair (H&W) EMEA

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Archer Daniels Midland, South Petherton, Somerset

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 36421a8a8b004fa9b2ffbd5cb622da8a

Archer Daniels Midland

Full Job Description

The Senior Director H&W RSA Compliance and Technical Operations is the senior function responsible for the operation of the ADM Health and Wellness RSA and ensuring compliance with EU and UK regulations of H&W manufacturing sites in the same regions. This role is part of the H&W EU Leadership Team and plays a key role in shaping the operation of the RSA in H&W by supporting the H&W Global Head. ADM's H&W business offers a robust portfolio of ingredient opportunities for humans and animals, including but not limited to pre- and post-biotics, botanicals and naturally based ingredients. These include microbiome solutions and speciality health products and ingredients such as fibres, plant and nutritional oils, mixed tocopherols and vitamin E, sterols, sterol esters, isoflavones and natural preservative systems. The main duties for this role include:

Drive operational excellence of RSA by representing RSA H&W as the local Regulatory-Operations interface and go-to contact person for EU and UK matters.
Promote a culture of regulatory compliance across cross-functional teams including Quality, Supply Chain, NPD and Sales to ensure regulatory compliance is integrated into operational processes.
Advise and support the Global RSA H&W Head on business operations requirements to ensure RSA H&W team members are adequately resourced to meet the commercial and technical requirements of business stakeholders in relation to the day-to-day operation of H&W manufacturing sites.
Work closely with the RSA Corporate Functional Community to lead the partnership between function and site in Europe/UK on RSA ways of working and standards.
Engage with the global RSA community and local authorities to keep abreast of evolving regulatory standards and requirements and effectively communicate changes to operational teams to ensure production operations related to regulatory product compliance meet all applicable EU and UK regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the RSA H&W database(s) for EU and UK business partners (operations and lifecycle management).
Identify opportunities to streamline RSA H&W processes within production operations by implementing best practices while ensuring regulatory compliance and increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead risk assessments related to product compliance for H&W products manufactured and/or to be marketed in the EU and UK.
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate regulatory risks and ensure continued regulatory compliance of H&W manufacturing sites in the EU and UK and the products manufactured in those sites.
Liaise with external partners (regulatory bodies, trade associations) in coordination with global and regional H&W leadership to represent the business and defend ADM's interests (e.g., HFMA, FSE, EHPM, PRI).
Support due diligence required for M&A and JV activities as identified and requested by Global RSA and Business leadership., Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life through a Hybrid working arrangement.
Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.

At least 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance in the food industry.
Experience in leadership and team management.
Proven track record of developing and implementing regulatory compliance strategies for product development and commercialization.
Understanding of Food Supplements industry (or similar) in various functions (quality systems, operations, product development, etc.) and how they relate to product regulatory compliance.
Ability to work in a team environment, including remotely and with a cross-cultural approach.
Experience working in an agile and fast-paced environment is a plus.
Strong, independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and very good command of written and spoken English.
Computer literacy and excellent user skills in business related software (SAP, Microsoft Office package).
Experience with process improvement methodologies (E.g., Lean management) is a plus.

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.