Overview
The role is a 12-month fixed‐term contract based in North Sydney.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Discounts on Asahi Beverages portfolio
- Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer)
- Lease Plan
- Health & Wellness programs
- Discounted private health insurance
- Financial coaching
- Flu vaccinations
- Skin checks
- Professional development programs
- Global career opportunities
Job Overview
This role will be responsible for regulatory compliance of PepsiCo food & beverage products, driving regulatory excellence for the region to support business growth across a diverse product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a proficient technical skill set relevant to ingredients, technologies and processes.
Responsibilities
- Execute compliance assessments of products against ANZ regulations: raw material, ingredient and finished product specifications, on‐pack labelling information, artworks, packaging materials for local innovation and import/export.
- Support integration of digital systems relevant to RA.
- Engage and collaborate with R&D teams to support innovations and import/export.
- Provide regulatory advice to support product/packaging claims.
- Track regulatory developments, run impact assessments and implement new or revised regulatory guidelines and protocols.
- Identify regulatory unlocks & critical pathways for successful product launches.
- Inform key stakeholders of any upcoming regulatory changes.
- Represent ANZ RA in key project meetings, technical processes and cross‐functional forums.
- Participate in regional/sector RA meetings and provide key updates from time‐to‐time.
Qualifications
- University degree (food science/technology, nutrition, chemistry, biology)
- Regulatory knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- 3-5 years in food/beverage industry
- Experience in product development, food safety/quality or regulatory affairs. Preferred: strong technical background
- Very well organized
- Detail oriented and punctual
- Flexible attitude to work, results orientated
- Fluency in written and verbal English
- Proactive, self‐starter, team player
Regulatory Affairs Senior Scientist (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) in Willoughby employer: PepsiCo
PepsiCo is an exceptional employer that champions career growth and employee recognition within a vibrant work culture. With a competitive benefits package, including generous leave options and professional development programs, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Australia, this role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and drive impactful brand strategies for iconic products like Sunbites and PopCorners, making a meaningful contribution to the community and the planet.
