Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Africa & Trading

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support scientific and regulatory activities so that products comply with applicable regulations and internal standards. The role works cross-functionally to review product formulations, ingredients, labeling and claims, prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, monitor regulatory changes and guide internal stakeholders through product development and commercialization. It is based at the El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely compliance input to all projects, aligned with food compliance laws and regulations across Africa and trade markets
• Give compliance guidance, then follow up, verify and validate that stakeholders execute the required actions
• Validate that ingredients, formulas, labeling and claims are compliant in markets where products are sold
• Communicate anticipated issues and provide regulatory support to stakeholders and forums
• Identify, monitor and analyze early signals of upcoming regulations, categorize them by likelihood and impact, and build relationships with industry groups and authorities
• Track and report on changes needed under new regulations to avoid penalties
• Drive cross-functional cooperation on regulatory questions for local, import and export products, and proactively identify and communicate SRA risks
• Ensure risk assessments and mitigation plans are communicated to stakeholders
• Lead the registration process, collect documents and track license expirations for the relevant markets
• Promote adherence to compliance processes and drive continuous improvement
• Provide technical and legal labeling information, support artwork approval, and ensure consistent labeling across markets

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology or Food Science
• 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance/affairs, preferably in food, beverage or consumer goods
• Fluent Arabic and English; French is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft programs and tools related to recipes and artwork
• Translation experience preferred