Ice Cream Assistant Regulatory Affairs Manager - Türkiye

Ice Cream Assistant Regulatory Affairs Manager - Türkiye

Reports to: Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager - METSA

Location: Istanbul (Hybrid)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

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. We 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 we believe 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 a ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead, we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

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. If you are a passionate Regulatory Affairs expert with ambition to ensure data-supported, science- and risk-based regulatory positions and enable impactful, compliant innovations that drive growth in Türkiye within the METSA Ice Cream Regulatory team end to end, then this role is just for you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure products, processes, and claims comply with relevant local, national, and international regulations.
• Provide updates on regulatory changes, assess their impact, and ensure compliance.
• Drive digitalization and manage regulatory documentation and applications.
• Support responses to compliance challenges from authorities.
  

Innovation

• Be first point of contact and expert of local regulatory requirements.
• Support the regulatory strategy and guide for innovation projects.
• Provide regulatory input to innovation and renovation projects to ensure on time in full delivery.
• Support collaboration with Legal, RD&I, and other functions to ensure regulatory alignment.
  

Advocacy: Shaping Future Regulatory Space

• Apply technical influencing strategies for regulatory positions.
• Collaborate with key functions to define and communicate aligned views and positions.
• Monitor the external environment: Drive for regulatory change or new product regulations, defend Unilever’s position in the face of new regulations or amendment in regulations
• Represent Unilever in local external bodies e.g. Trade Associations, Authorities and/or other organizations
• Strengthen/build local networks as required (with technical regulators and relevant Key Opinion Formers)

ALL ABOUT YOU
We seek individuals with the right attitude, mindset, and competencies to shape regulatory strategy in Türkiye. You should be able to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams and adapt to a fast-changing business environment.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 3 - 5 years of experience in related field preferably within a FMCG environment with expertise in related legislations, ideally in foods and beverages
• Good communication skills in Turkish and English
• Attention to details, result-oriented and strategical thinking
• Proven track record in active collaboration with R&D and non-R&D functions as well as 3rd parties in support of the innovation program
• Solid expertise in Regulatory Development
• Proven record in interacting with Country Regulatory Authorities
• Solid experience on managing complex stakeholder relationships and ability to integrate diverse business interests

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.