at PepsiCo Corp in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
You care about what your work means to the rest of the world - so do we. Imagine what can happen when we work together. As part of the PepsiCo Global Regulatory Affairs team, you will be responsible for ensuring faultless compliance of formulas and labeling for brands within the PepsiCo Foods US Business Unit. This role is critical to the innovation/renovation process from ideas all the way through to launch.
The primary focus of this position is to provide regulatory expertise to key PepsiCo US Foods brands. This includes authoring ingredient statements, nutrition facts, substantiating and approving claims and graphics to help consumers make informed choices about PepsiCo Foods products. In this role you will be responsible for multiple Frito-Lay and Quaker brands and ensuring the accuracy of the regulatory information in R&D databases, in specifications and on final artwork. The position will involve work on multiple product task force groups to provide input on nutrition labeling, claims and regulatory questions as well as packaging timelines.
Responsibilities
The position requires an excellent understanding and application of US Food and Drug Administration labeling and claim regulations to ensure accuracy of ingredient statements, nutrition facts, allergen declarations and claims. As a Regulatory Scientist, you must be able to monitor, interpret and ensure compliance with US regulations today and into the future. Technical savviness skills and expertise with product specifications and life-cycle management systems are critical to success in this detail-oriented compliance role. This role provides an excellent opportunity to expand existing regulatory expertise while honing technical skills working in the breakfast and snack food categories.
This position will interact with the greater Global Regulatory Affairs organization as well as many other functions, including but not limited to Product Development, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Data & Digital Solutions, Life Sciences, Marketing, Purchasing, Legal, among others.
The position requires outstanding attention to detail and a passion for proper processes and claim substantiation. Strong communication skills, prioritization and influencing skills are desired to enable business strategies. An innate desire to help others and collaborate for success of the team will be key to success in this role. Experience working with US Food and Drug Administration labeling regulations is desired, but further training will also be provided as part of the onboarding process.
Compensation & Benefits:
* The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,300 - $111,000 based on a full-time schedule.
* Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
* Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
* Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
* In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
* BS in Nutrition Science, Food Science, Engineering or equivalent as minimum
* Minimum of 2 years of regulatory affairs experience with strong knowledge of FDA food regulations.
* Excellent computer skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
* Ability to prioritize workload, balance multiple tasks and work independently.
* Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meet timelines.
Preferred Skills:
Previous experience working in product development, product specification, regulatory and/or product lifecycle management software.
EEO Statement
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