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Senior Specialist - Ingredient Compliance

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or relevant discipline
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance within the flavors, food or chemical industry
  • Good knowledge in legal and safety aspects of flavors
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform regulatory compliance reviews of raw materials used in flavor industry
  • Determine the approval status of raw materials based on vendor documentation and regulations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address regulatory issues
  • Maintain and update regulatory databases for data accuracy and compliance

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Time Management

About the company

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IFF

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • 10,001+
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, scent, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers works with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 22,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.

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Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.


Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.


The role is based in Mumbai, India (Remote role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.


Where You’ll Make a Difference

  • Perform regulatory compliance reviews of raw materials used in flavor industry.
  • Determine the approval status of raw materials based on review of vendor documentation, current company practices, and knowledge of the regulations.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Creative, Quality Assurance, Production and cross-functional teams to address and resolve regulatory issues/tasks.
  • Maintain and update regulatory databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Review and interpret global regulations to allow for proper implementation within the company.
  • Support regulatory initiatives and projects as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D teams to accurately assess, document, and maintain the regulatory status of newly developed reactions, ingredients, and formulations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or any other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance preferably within the flavors, food or chemical industry.
  • Good Knowledge in legal and safety aspects of flavors.
  • Ability to work with defined timelines, priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Perform responsibilities with a positive attitude and an ability to work autonomously.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
  • Multi-tasker who can manage different priorities while maintaining a high level of service.

How Would You Stand Out?

  • Strong knowledge of global food / flavor regulation.
  • Skilled at project management.
  • Ability to solve problems and think creatively.

Why Choose Us?

  • Multinational and supporting environment
  • Health insurance
  • Training opportunities
  • Learning and development programs

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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