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Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Nutrition & Food

Cpl Life Sciences
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5HL, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Regulatory Affairs Specialist for nutrition and food supplements, located in East Midlands, UK, with a hybrid work model requiring three days on-site per week.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires at least 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the food, consumer health, or nutrition sectors.
  • The successful candidate will provide regulatory guidance, monitor changes, manage product approvals, and ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations.
  • Candidates should possess a university degree in a relevant field and have strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
  • The role does not offer job sponsorship, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist, nutrition & food supplements

Job Type: Permanent position

Location: East Midlands, UK (Hybrid) - 3x a week on-site 

Remuneration: Competitive Salary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturer and supplier of health products, combining decades of expertise, quality ingredients, and product innovation to provide world-leading nutritional supplements for all. With only being 5 years old, they have rapidly outgrown its start-up roots to become a key player in the British health and wellness sector.

The business is currently looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join the business and support Regulatory Affairs activities. This role requires a meticulous, proactive professional to navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance for food supplements in both UK and EU. You will act as a bridge between regulatory frameworks and internal stakeholders.

The responsibilities will include:  

  • Provide detailed regulatory guidance and technical support for internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to business practices.
  • Coordinate and manage product approvals (SIPS/MIPS) and schedule updates with the Soil Association, via email and the SA online portal.
  • Manage label creation, review, and updates, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations.
  • Coordinate translation projects for labelling and marketing materials.
  • Approve printer’s proofs and monitor artwork through the InMotion system.
  • Validate compliance of formulas in the UK and EU, label copy, and front-panel claims for new product launches.
  • Check claims against health and nutrition claims regulations and industry guidelines.
  • Oversee sales banners and front-panel compliance.
  • Provide technical advice on Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and composite goods.
  • Support import and export logistics by providing commodity codes.

Requirements

  • University degree in Law, Biomedical science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years + of experience working in regulatory affairs within, foods, consumer health, nutrition, or something highly regulated.
  • Previous experience working within a regulatory role dedicated to nutrition/ food and beverage industry.
  • A strong communicator who is confident in driving strategies and working with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working/ interacting with the food standards agencies, trade associations or other relevant authorities.
  • Previous line management experience is highly desirable.

This role will require someone who can multi-task a number of projects at one time with minimal help from colleagues. The business is looking for someone with excellent communication, detail drive, a hard-worker and a motivated individual.

The role will require 3 days on-site per week however the business is able to be flexible for the right person.

Please note role does not offer job sponsorship and the right candidate will need to hold the full right to work in the UK. If you are interested in this role or would like more details, please email your CV

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