Regulatory Affairs Lead - IC Pakistan

Work Level: WL1

Scope: IceCream SC – Full Time

Reports to: Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager - METSA

Location: Karachi Pakistan

Terms & Conditions:

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE

We are committed to ensure that our products are compliant with legislation and that clear information is provided on their use and any risks that are associated with their use. To translate this mission efficiently into action, and to ensure that we comply with its own high standards as well as with the technical aspects of legislation, we are looking for a talented Regulatory Affairs who will play a crucial role in ensuring our products comply with all relevant regulations and standards. This person will be responsible for all regulatory pillars that are: Compliance, Innovation & Advocacy in the country and will work closely with internal stakeholders and interact with external stakeholders, to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and support the successful launch of new products.

KEY 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)

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

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

Skills:

• Good communication skills in Urdu 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

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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.