Regulatory Affairs Manager – Pet food

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyze change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations. One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Developing and providing recommendation to Marketing and Product development team since early step of work from conception to commercialization and deliver right first time of regulatory compliance.
• Managing product registration and amendment with local and exported products to ensure product license is delivered on time.
• Product labelling and Claims
• Providing scientific evidence and dossier to support product claims
• Reviewing and providing approve on product claims on pack, communication channels ensuring compliance with regulations.
• New factory set up
• Leading and providing support to factory team for new Pet foods factory registration with Thai government to ensure smooth transition and get a license on time.
• Stakeholder and Authority Engagement
• Being support in applying for and renewing relevant permits and license.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and new developments in Pet foods regulations to ensure up-to-date information providing to stakeholders.
• Providing training to new team members and re-fresh training to current team members to ensure everyone having good understanding of update Pet food regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in animal science, Animal feed production, agricultural industry or other related.
• Having good understanding of AAFCO, FIDIAF and NRC are preferable.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in registering animal feed products or similar products.
• Good communication skills with people at many levels. Have a good relationship working with the DLD.
• Having knowledge in FDA Compliance/FDA registration of products, animal feed registration, submit applications for Health Certificate, Certificate of Free sales with relevant agencies such as the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) etc.
• Having knowledge and experience HACCP, GMP, ISO9001, Food safety.
• Good skills in using MS Office computers.
• Having a good personality and human relations. Have skills in planning and data analysis.
• Able to solve immediate problems well and receive pressure from performing well.