Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Are you ready to join a multinational company and diverse team for outstanding achievements? Do you strive for unique challenges and experiences? Do you aspire to expand your professional competencies and skills? We are happy to offer an attractive and dynamic international working environment with numerous opportunities for development, reflecting our conviction that people are our most important and valuable asset.

Nestle Ukraine, worldwide leader in Food and Beverage industry, successfully working and developing in Ukraine, is announcing an opening of Regulatory Affairs Specialist position in Kyiv.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of local and imported food products to Ukrainian regulatory requirements and Nestle standards (ingredient list, permitted food additives, flavorings, nutrition values, claims, novel ingredient requirements, communication materials etc.)
• Provide communication service to all relevant stakeholders on regulatory changes and/or issues.
• Full engagement in each stage of the product development process 
• Provide the necessary information on the requirements of Ukrainian food legislation to the importing countries for products that are sold in Nestle Ukraine
• Cooperate with authorities and NGOs on food regulations.

Main Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline (pharmaceutic, chemistry, food industry, technological);
• 1+ years of experience in regulatory affairs (FMCG sector)
• Ability to develop and sustain a reasonable argument in the face of lack of understanding or opposition.
• A high level of personal integrity is required, as well as the ability to work collaboratively and closely with others to achieve the business goals. 
• Independent judgement in supporting and facilitating others in the implementation of predetermined goals and/or standards.
• Independent judgement in specifying new products, processes, standards based on organization strategy.
• Experience and strong relationship with governmental bodies as State Standard, Ukrcondprom, Ministry of Health, State Service of Ukraine on issues of food safety and consumer protection.

 Skills and Knowledge:

• Developed proactive cooperation abilities, result focus, initiative, flexibility
• Negotiation and leadership skills
• Analytical skills and the ability to analyze the impact of local legislation 
• Problem solving skills to define solutions
• Fluent in Ukrainian and upper-intermediate English
• Good skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Outlook. 

Nestle Ukraine is an equal opportunity employer. We offer all qualified employees and applicants identical chances.