The Associate Specialist SRA supports the function in the areas of global raw material compliance, regulatory data management and digital transformation to unlock value and efficiency. This position partners externally with Mars’ suppliers and internally with Product Development, Digital Technology, Commercial, Legal, SQA, Activity Management and Systems teams to provide regulatory support to enable innovation. The Associate Specialist supports SRA’s mission and vision to transform our compliance operating model, consisting of harmonized processes, global data governance and automation, to modernize how we ensure compliance and enable growth.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, biochemistry, food science, food safety, food process engineering or science related technical field

• 1-2 years’ experience in regulatory compliance (preferably with raw material compliance and specifications) at a food, beverage or consumer products company

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems and data management experience- data analytics software, product lifecycle management tools and specification management systems

• Skilled in project and time management with ability to plan ahead

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Supports Mars Wrigley’s global raw material review process by working directly with suppliers across the globe to obtain regulatory information and documentation to ensure compliance in Mars Wrigley’s products worldwide

• Executes precise and accurate data entry/data management of high-risk regulatory information in Mars’s suite of product lifecycle systems- regulatory information includes nutrition, ingredient composition, claims suitability, lifestyle suitability, food additive compliance, allergen labelling

• Develops expertise in regulatory compliance for a wide range of international markets to support long-term SRA strategic initiatives for automation

• Enables regulatory change management by performing key ingredient searches in product lifecycle systems for business impact assessment

• Supports the continuous improvement of compliance operations in all relevant R&D systems to unlock value across global SRA organization

• Supports SRA metrics program through data collection & analysis

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.