Regulatory Specialist, Nutritional Products

Regulatory Specialist, Nutritional Products

We are Oriflame

Founded in Sweden 1967, we are a social selling beauty company present in over 60 countries around the world. We have a different and holistic view on beauty – Beauty by Sweden. For us beauty is a way of life; to be healthy, enjoy beautiful skin and to find your personal expression. Our portfolio of nature-inspired beauty products powered by science are marketed through approximately 3 million Independent Oriflame Brand Partners.

· Purpose of the role:

Provide regulatory/ technical support to New Product Development (NPD) process at various phases and ensure regulatory compliant documentation and processes of Wellness products (Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use/ Health supplements etc.) for India and other markets (exports). To ensure timely approvals for import, local licensing/ registration and on-going compliance of the Wellness portfolio in India.

· What will you do

· In partnership with the Head of Regulatory Affairs, South Asia & Southeast Asia develop proactive regulatory strategies, risk assessments and technical representations, to protect and expand product access within markets.

· Partnering closely with counterparts in Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Marketing, Legal teams to ensure Regulatory Policy and Influence strategies/activities are aligned with business plans.

· Support in active engagement with Trade Associations, Governments, and key policy makers to influence regulatory initiatives.

· Monitoring regulatory activity for current and future business opportunities/threats; providing timely and accurate impact assessment of current and developing regulations impacting our ability to sell and market products.

· Compile & Review regulatory dossiers for submission to the India regulatory agencies,

e.g. FDA, FSSAI, etc., based on information collected from various departments within the company for Import registration & Product Approval.

· Ensure effective and adequate document management for the regulatory compliance including product dossiers, Licenses/Registrations, regulators & customers query/response, and regulatory communications.

· Regularly train and educate Oriflame's partner suppliers on the regulatory requirements and internal policies for effective documentation.

· Provide regulatory advice and guidance on issues surrounding the import, manufacturing and sale of Oriflame's extensive product portfolio.

· To coordinate with the manufacturers in India and Indonesia (owned and sub- contractors) for correct documentation support to Global R&D and other Oriflame markets.

Network of Interactions:

· Regulatory Authorities

· Global Regulatory & Business Affairs Team

· Marketing/ Sales & Operations

· Manufacturers

· Legal & Corporate Affairs

· New Product Development Team

Your background and your qualifications:

· Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Food Technology/Pharmacy/Life Sciences

· Minimum 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs function in Dietary supplements/ Nutraceuticals or Food Industry.

· Knowledge of national level regulations, and international regulations like FSSAI, BIS, Codex, EFSA, USFDA etc.

Technical Skills:

· Developing and driving regulatory influencing strategies in support of portfolio growth and innovation initiatives

· Establishing strong partnerships internally and externally

· Developing industry networks and relationships

· Actively engaging with trade organizations and government departments to influence regulatory and standard initiatives.

· Knowledge of Current and proposed product-related regulations involving product registration, ingredients, claims, product classification, packaging and product labelling.

· Knowledge of Stability studies guidelines and GMP requirements

· Expert in regulatory analysis and understanding regulations.

· Proficient in risk analysis and task management.

· Interacting with/leading cross-functional teams to achieve defined objectives through consulting and positive interaction with culturally diverse team members, external partners and governmental officials.

Soft skills:

• An eye for a detail

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Good knowledge of Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint & Excel)

• Fluency in English with experience in effectively communicating and presenting regulatory data (both verbally and written) to influence all levels and global audience

· What do we offer

Working at Oriflame means working in a global company defined by a dynamic culture, meaningful work, and professional growth; this is what we offer our employees. As an employer we demand a lot of our people, but we also empower them to live up to their challenges, to have an entrepreneurial spirit and to deliver on our brand promise. And, importantly, we recognize their efforts and reward their achievements.

· Does this match your profile and expectations

Then don't hesitate and apply now. Or spread the word to people who might be the right match.

Full time