Director, scientific & regulatory affairs – Rio de Janeiro/RJ

RJ l Rio de Janeiro
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Engenheiro de Alimentos
Engenheiro Químico
Nutricionista
Químico
Tecnólogo em Alimentos

Responsabilidades

• Lead the execution of the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs agenda for Brazil, aligning scientific, regulatory, and advocacy activities with business priorities and regional and global SRA direction.
• Engage in science‑based regulatory advocacy, contributing technical expertise and evidence to help shape policies, standards, and guidance that impact the Company’s portfolio and future innovation.
• Serve as the scientific and regulatory authority for claims and marketing communications evaluation and approval, ensuring compliance, credibility, and appropriate substantiation.
• Ensure compliance continuity across the full portfolio after product launch.
• Partner closely with Marketing, R&D, Legal, Public Affairs, and Franchise teams to anticipate regulatory risks and enable compliant, timely business decisions.
• Monitor and assess emerging scientific, regulatory, and public policy trends, translating complexity into clear implications and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Support the market on IMCRs (Incident Management and Crisis Response), providing scientific and regulatory expertise to enable effective, timely, and compliant responses.
• Represent the empresa with regulators, industry associations, and scientific forums as appropriate, building credibility and constructive dialogue.

Requisitos

• Advanced degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in scientific and/or regulatory affairs within food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian regulatory frameworks, with demonstrated experience engaging with ANVISA and other relevant authorities.
• Proven expertise in regulatory advocacy, claims substantiation, labeling, marketing communications review, and product compliance across the product life cycle.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional and external stakeholders in a matrixed organization without direct people management responsibility.
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking, and comfort operating in complex, evolving regulatory environments.
• Experience working in emerging markets and within global organizations strongly preferred.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Benefícios

• Global Exposure: Collaborate with regional and global SRA leaders, contributing Brazilian perspectives to enterprise‑level scientific and regulatory strategies.
• Iconic Brands: Support some of the world’s most trusted and loved brands within a system grounded in science, integrity, and responsibility.
• Learning & Development: Access continuous scientific learning, regulatory forums, and professional development opportunities.
• Purpose‑Driven Work: Play a meaningful role in advancing science‑based policy and enabling sustainable, responsible business growth.