About Kerry

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory Activities Coordination: Oversee all regulatory activities for Turkey, ensuring compliance across all product lines.
• Interface Role: Act as the primary interface between Customer Sales, RDA, QA/Manufacturing, and the Global Kerry business for regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Customer Support: Provide active support to internal and external customers, ensuring efficient, accurate, and prompt responses to regulatory and documentation requirements.
• System and Team Optimization: Identify, implement, and maximize system and team resources for simplification and standardization in line with continuous improvement plans.
• Compliance Standards: Stay abreast of compliance standards for Turkey and relevant international regulations that may impact our operations.
• Regulatory Clearance: Manage regulatory clearance and compliance for food ingredients, taste, and nutrition products, serving as the focal point for information.
• Product Registration: Facilitate product registration with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory Assessment: Evaluate regulatory implications of product and process changes, making recommendations for approval or disapproval.
• Project Support: Responsible for regulatory aspects of product transfers, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

Qualifications and skills

• Preferably a Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years in the food and nutrition industry in regulatory, QA, or RDA roles.
• Good to have a proven track record success in regulatory submissions and influencing regulations/regulators.
• Ability to accurately analyze data, ensure compliance, and maintain documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to leverage internal and external resources effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written).