REGULATORY AFFAIRS Manager, Greater China, Based in Shanghai, China

Providing regulatory expertise and assistance to support business based in China of a global food ingredient supplier.

Ideal Experience

• Minimum 5+ years experience in regulatory affairs in the region with at least 3 years experience in a relevant position in a food/beverage company; and some experience of western corporate culture;
• Up to date and thorough knowledge of pertinent legislation and sources, a good understanding of food safety and nutrition issues, experience of regulatory submissions to Authorities is a plus;
• Good organizational skills, ability to show rigour and a methodical approach to administering and maintaining regulatory files;
• Good English speaker with good communication skills, including good written skills (English and local dialect);
• Good team and interpersonal skills internally and externally;
• Able to work alone as necessary.
  
  

  Scope

  
  

  Primary regulatory environment: Foodstuffs including industrial applications. Expertise in chemicals, pharmaceutical and cosmetics are also helpful.

  
  

  The role reports to the Regulatory Affairs Manager APAC, based at the corporate China Head Office in Shanghai. The job holder will work on a day-to-day basis with the local business, especially the sales teams providing regulatory support to customers, with regular communication with the Group’s Regulatory team in Singapore, US and Europe, and broader contacts with other departments within Tate & Lyle such as Innovation and Commercial Development, Marketing etc. The job holder will also have regular communication with customers when necessary.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and participate in regulatory developments in China, ensure legal compliance of Tate & Lyle’s products, marketing, promotional and sales materials with regulations;
• Provide prompt and appropriate regulatory support to customers on the Company’s products;
• Provide regulatory input to local business on existing/planned new products; and any merger and acquisition activities, co-ordinating with business team and global regulatory team;
• Complete administrative tasks required for submission of approvals and registrations of products in China, co-ordinate submissions locally and with global regulatory team;
• Maintain excellent regulatory records;
• Maintain a network of reliable contacts with regulatory and scientific bodies; and represent the Group’s interests at appropriate trade and industry bodies.