R&D Regulatory Affairs Specialist – F2F /SP

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About us

For over 175 years, we have built some of the world's most successful brands. We believe in serving the consumer and ensuring our organization, talent and brand building reflects the diversity and needs of the approximate 5 billion people around the world we serve through our brands.

We value leadership as well as deep understanding and offer fulfilling career opportunities that make us an unbeatable force in our industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. Our people are all equally hardworking in outstanding ways: we come from diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours. This position can be filled by PwD (people with disabilities).

What we offer you

• Responsibilities as of day 1. You will have full ownership and autonomy to deliver change and results from the beginning.

• Dynamic and respectful work environment. At P&G our employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.

• Continuous coaching. You will work with passionate people and receive ongoing coaching and mentoring from your line manager and other colleagues. Corporate and functional training will enable you to succeed and develop from day one.

• Benefits. You will receive a competitive salary as well as other great benefits including pension & share schemes.

Main Responsibilities

• Drives regulatory strategies to enable business needs in compliance across diverse LA countries

• Leads advocacy efforts within trade associations.

• Leads issue/ challenge resolution with sanitary authorities.

• Negotiate/Influence regulatory matters with other functions to guide on compliant commercialization of consumer products and uptream initiatives/technologies.

• Provides clear regulatory guidelines regarding local regulatory enviroment. Critically develops regulatory strategies, identifies/measures key issues/risks and develops strategic plans to address these issues. Reapplies proven regulatory strategies; previous successful approaches.

• Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new initiatives according to critical path schedule.

• Manages highly demanding portfolio and product claims requiring risk anticipation and management.

• Secures all regulatory materials are available to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards.

• Works with regional teams to ensure rapid and timely approval of new products; and continued Regulatory support of marketed products.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Influencing skills - through well thought rationale and effective communication skills, able to influence key decisions

• Flexibility and adaptability - Decides what to do based on the situation. Changes behavior or approach to fit the situation or the person. Works effectively in ambiguous situations.

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff. Ability to read and synthesize technical material and to prepare clear and concise written documents.

• Results focused - ability to overcome obstacles and achieve key outcomes

• Analytical - logically breaking situations or issues down into their essential elements: carrying out diagnosis and developing solutions

• Must be able to work well in a team environment with strong attention to detail.

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.

• Preferred: Profficient in implementation/ usage of digital solutions (AI, Power BI, etc)

Job Qualifications

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: a B.S. preferably in a scientific discipline, chemistry preferred.

• With advanced degree a minimum with at least 5 years of related work experience, with 2 or more years in regulatory affairs, quality assurance or equivalent level of education, training and experience.

• Proven effective experience in regulatory work and interacting with regulatory authorities, agencies and Trade Associations.

• Must be familiar with and able to identify and interpret regulations, guidelines, and other pertinent information issued by applicable regulatory bodies.

• Preferred: An advanced degree (Masters, Pharm.D., Ph.D.).

Software, Equipment and Tools

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat

• Proficient in computer systems at a level allowing utilization of event tracking programs, data loading and information processing related to regulatory affairs.

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