Manager, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs

• →PhD/MS in Applied Biological Sciences, Nutrition, Food Science, Food Safety/Toxicology, or other relevant subjects.
• →5-10+ years of experience in scientific and regulatory affairs, with experience in the food industry or government food and agriculture regulation, and an understanding of related issues
• →Proven successes in gaining global regulatory approvals for GRAS substances, novel foods, food additives, Flavor and Fragrance materials and expanded ingredient use in multiple regions.
• →Experience on regulatory approvals of sweeteners would be beneficial.
• →Experience of the US, EU/ EFSA and Codex/ JECFA regulatory and risk assessment processes as minimum; familiarity with EPA/FIFRA and EU Reg. 1107/2009 for agricultural chemicals, and ICH Q7 GMP guidelines and FDA/EMA requirements for pharmaceutical starting materials, also desirable.
• →Strong attention to detail and technical writings skills for regulatory documentation and compilation.
• →Critical thinker with a strong ability to interpret science and communicate the impact and implications of potential regulations, to both technical and business audiences.
• →First class communication skills; ability to communicate complex scientific and technical regulatory issues related to food ingredients and consumer products.
• →Proven staff management experience and success across multi-cultures. Can build sustainable relationships with staff reports, team members, internal partners, and nurture external relationships that deliver value for the business.
• →Strong ability to influence and negotiate in a multi-cultural environment, across departments and sectors.
• →Experience of global risk assessment and approvals for natural, non and low-calorie sweeteners.
• →A thought leader on best practices, scientific integrity, and transparency of working with an established network of contacts and external engagement profile with industry and influencers.
• →Agility to be strategic when needed, but also to be fully engaged in day-to-day executional work.
• →Technical know-how and ability with online systems for product data management.

The following experience is not required but would strengthen a candidate’s ability to support Manus’s expanded product portfolio in Agricultural Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Key Starting Materials:

• Experience with pesticide or agrochemical regulatory submissions, including EPA/FIFRA registrations, EU Regulation 1107/2009, or equivalent national frameworks.
• Familiarity with Drug Master File (DMF) or Active Substance Master File (ASMF) submissions, ICH Q7 GMP guidelines, and FDA/EMA requirements for pharmaceutical starting materials.
• Experience supporting regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement across multi-sector portfolios spanning food, agricultural, and/or pharmaceutical markets.

• We seek a well-organized, self-motivated, creative individual who is able to both lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must work independently, prioritize and be detail and deadline oriented with excellent time and project management skills.
• Must be a positive team member with a collaborative spirit who can navigate teams with ease.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for science and the food & flavor worlds.
• Flexible with day-to-day duties and able to thrive in a start-up environment.
• Must uphold highest professional and ethical standards.