Regulatory Affairs Manager Mexico

Unilever is currently hiring for ​Regulatory Affairs Manager Foods Mexico​

Function: ​Regulatory Affairs (R&D)​

Scope: Local

Location:​Bosques, Mexico​

Terms & Conditions:​Full time​. ​​Office-based role

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Unilever Foods is a 13+ Billion Euro business representing 22% of Unilever’s TO, of which Mexico is one of the key markets. Unilever Foods business is focussed on 3 attractive global verticals: condiments, cooking aids and mini-meals and Unilever Food Solutions. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager Foods Mexico, to join our Foods RA team in Latam, a dedicated BU part of BG-led markets organisation. This role is crucial to provide regulatory input in innovation projects, ensure that our products comply with all relevant local regulations and standards, and support the Foods RA team in the Latam regulatory advocacy agenda.

JOB PURPOSE

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you.

The Manager for Foods Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for managing regulatory compliance and innovation partnering for our Foods portfolio in Mexico. This includes ensuring that all products meet country regulatory requirements, supporting product development and innovation, and providing regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams. It also includes representing Unilever in the food trade association, to monitor regulatory changes and influence on key priorities for Foods business.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• ​​Advocacy: Shaping future regulatory space

• ​Build technical influencing strategies for Unilever positions

• ​Collaborate with NPD (R&D), Legal, External Affairs, and other key functions to define consistent, aligned views and positions

• ​Represent Unilever in relevant trade associations

• ​Manage if needed key contacts with Authorities on priority regulatory topics for the business

• ​Innovation: Knowledge of Mexican food regulations to guide new development

• ​Provides local regulatory input to the innovation projects

• ​Coordinates the local regulatory strategy, organization and guidance for the implementation of innovation projects in Mexico

• ​Compliance: Maintain continuous regulatory compliance of Mexican food portfolio

• ​Coordinates regulatory compliance of product formulations and technical claims with Mexican regulations

• ​Facilitate product registrations and government certifications, understanding specific market requirements set by the Authorities

• ​Prepare and review technical documentation to support the registration process

• ​Collaborate with Legal, NPD, and other teams to ensure alignment on compliance matters

• ​Issue management: ensure regulatory support in case of issues

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ​​A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant scientific field

• ​Over 6 years of regulatory affairs experience in foods and beverages.

• ​Proven experience in product registrations and government certifications.

• ​Experience working in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment, both face-to-face and virtually.​

Skills

• ​​Strong knowledge of food regulations and standards in Mexico and Latam

• ​Experience in regulatory interpretation.

• ​Excellent communication (technical communication skills) and interpersonal skills.

• ​Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• ​Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• ​Digital dexterity

​Key interfaces:

• ​R&D/ product development and innovation teams, including BU R&D leaders

• ​Legal, External affairs/Coms and QA

• ​Regional and local business teams

• ​Global and Latam RA network​

Leadership

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

• You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.