Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Thailand

IFF (Thailand) (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.

About this position

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our Asia team as Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs in Thailand. Our work environment is truly international, and we offer a dynamic working culture focused on partnership, cross-organizational collaboration, and individual development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support to existing product portfolio in their food, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical, providing expertise and insight on regulatory procedures and requirements to ensure regional compliance and timelines are met.
• Develop, submit and support the dossiers for new registration or renewal of food and pharmaceutical excipients.
• Interface with local competent authorities and industry associations, to understand regulatory issues of direct impact to the use of IFF products that are used in finished drug products and assist with their implementation.
• Maintain a close interaction with regional business teams to identify needs, align on regional objectives and prioritize the efforts. Provide regional strategic input to global strategies and innovation.
• Act as primary local regulatory interface for customers – including regulatory interpretations, defending positions, supporting briefs, launches and provide regulatory support for customer and distributor’s regulatory filings as needed.
• Help ensure that relevant risk evaluation and management processes are followed and completed.
• Be able to extend the role to support cross-product line projects.

Requirements

• Expert and hands-on knowledge on Thailand regulatory landscape for food ingredients, pharma excipients and their use in finished products.
• Experience in interaction with regulatory agencies and track record in product clearance/registrations and regulatory advocacy.
• Bachelor+ degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science or similar fields.
• Minimum 5 years regulatory affairs work experience in the industry of food ingredients, chemical, pharmaceutical excipients or finish products.