Group Leader, Regulatory Compliance Chocolate (Fixed-Term)
Business Office and R&D Center - Bournville, Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom
Full Time
2 days ago
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
CSAPLeadershipProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCollaboration
About this role
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
You execute the regulatory affairs strategy for your respective category or categories and geographical area and are responsible for the regulatory and policy compliance of our portfolio. You advocate for our regulatory positions to promote the removal of technical barriers and to enable our “Snacking Made Right” strategy. You leverage your established relationships with leading trade associations and government agencies to communicate our interests, and execute policies, regulatory programs and requirements.
How you will contribute
You will deliver on the regulatory affairs strategy and compliance agenda and work with cross-functional stakeholders to assess business risks and opportunities. You will provide your expertise for technical regulatory developments and help in responses to challenges and crisis management. In this role, you will ensure that ingredients, product composition, claims and labelling compliance are within applicable regulations and company policies. In addition, you will provide guidance and direction on potential opportunities to support strategic growth initiatives and propose and implement business solutions to external regulatory agencies. You will lead and develop strong and high-performing regulatory team.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and purpose, accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- Regulatory affairs (senior level, industry, governmental, association background) and leading teams
- Regulatory framework in geographical area of scope
- Building collaborative relationships and networks to influence outcomes - communicating and influencing skills
- Leading technical assessments
- Issues management
- Thinking creatively
- Leading teams and developing talent
- Project management skills
About the Role:
This is a pivotal 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity for a Group Leader, Regulatory Compliance, European Chocolate. In this role, you will provide critical leadership and strategic guidance to safeguard the regulatory integrity of Mondelēz International's esteemed chocolate portfolio across Europe.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring Compliance: Guaranteeing adherence to all relevant European legislation and MDLZ company policies for our chocolate brands, including Cadbury, Côte d'Or, and Green & Black's, across both EU and Non-EU markets.
- Strategic Advisory: Proactively advising the business on emerging regulatory opportunities and potential risks, thereby supporting key strategic growth initiatives.
- Leadership & Development: Fostering a robust culture of compliance and continuous improvement within your team of regulatory scientists.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Regulatory Leadership
- Lead and guide regulatory compliance efforts for MDLZ European chocolate brands, ensuring adherence to EU, national, and company policies.
- Develop and maintain in-depth expertise in European legislation, covering compositional requirements, general food law, nutrition labelling, claims, and new technologies.
- Proactively identify and assess regulatory changes and trends, translating these into clear guidance and strategic advice for the business.
Compliance Assurance & Management
- Ensure the regulatory compliance of product recipes, techno-legal label information, and all commercial communications (including claims, descriptions, and advertising).
- Oversee the approval of commercial information (GARP) and facilitate timely, compliant pack changes through close collaboration with business teams.
- Support Marketing and Product Development teams by establishing regulatory frameworks for innovation, new concepts, and product formulation.
- Validate all labelling and media communications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Team Leadership & Development
- Line manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5-7 regulatory scientists, fostering a high-performing team strategically located across the EU region.
- Build excellence in regulatory capabilities within the chocolate category, providing comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Act as a key regulatory partner, providing expert advice to cross-functional teams including Legal, CGA, Commercial Quality, and Commercial on advertising, potential misrepresentation, and external communications.
- Represent MDLZ at external meetings (e.g., Organic associations), advocating for company positions and influencing policy development.
- Support the development of critical business position statements and advise on risks associated with exemption/deviation requests.
- Collaborate with the Licensing team to ensure alignment with MDLZ's interpretation of legislation and protect brand equity through artwork checks.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify and implement process efficiencies within specification systems, leveraging tools like PLM/SAP.
- Proactively seek continuous improvement opportunities for ways of working and application of new technologies.
- Lead SARA (Safety, Quality, Regulatory Affairs) initiatives within cross-functional teams, supporting techno-legal matters alongside the Law and Compliance Department.
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!