Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance

# Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance ## Company Overview A fast-growing ingredient innovation company operating across manufacturing and distribution, with a focus on speciality ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industry. The company is profitable and investing significantly in manufacturing and R&D capabilities, with two manufacturing facilities and application centres across India. ## Job Summary The Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance role is a key position within the R&D function, reporting directly to the CEO. This individual contributor role requires independent ownership and decision-making authority. The successful candidate will oversee regulatory compliance and quality assurance activities, ensuring the company's products meet all safety, regulatory, and quality standards. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing documentation, and proactively identifying and mitigating regulatory and quality risks. ## Responsibilities - Lead regulatory affairs and quality assurance activities across all products and ingredients. - Manage safety evaluations and prepare regulatory documentation to ensure compliance. - Support the documentation process related to clinical efficacy and product claims. - Ensure adherence to applicable food and ingredient regulations, including labelling and claims. - Conduct and oversee supplier quality audits to maintain high standards. - Review product labelling, claims, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. - Collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, Operations, and other teams to align regulatory and quality strategies. - Identify potential regulatory and quality risks and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate them. - Develop and strengthen processes related to quality management, compliance, and documentation. ## Qualifications - **Educational Qualification:** Food Technologist degree (mandatory). - **Technical Skills:** - Strong understanding of food regulations, safety evaluations, labelling, and compliance. - Experience in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and food safety within the food or ingredient industry. - Prior experience with a leading Tier 1 food/FMCG organization. - Knowledge of supplier audits and quality systems. - **Soft Skills:** - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently and take an objective stance. - Confident in challenging internal stakeholders such as Sales or Operations when necessary. ## Preferred Skills - Experience working in a fast-paced, innovative environment. - Familiarity with clinical efficacy documentation and product claims. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of international food safety standards and regulations. ## Experience - Proven experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Food Safety within the food or ingredient industry. - Prior experience with Tier 1 food or FMCG companies is mandatory. - Relevant experience in supplier audits and quality systems management. ## Environment - The role can be based in **Lucknow or Bangalore**. - The work environment involves collaboration across multiple departments including R&D, Sales, and Operations. - The position may require occasional travel for supplier audits or regulatory inspections. - The role is primarily office-based with a focus on documentation, audits, and cross-functional coordination. ## Salary Not specified. ## GrowthOpportunities Not specified. ## Benefits Not specified.