Description: Job Title: Lead Regulatory Advisor – Technical Specification Duties: The purpose of this role is to provide regulatory expertise as part of the Technical Specifications programme, supporting subject matter experts to ensure fit for purpose and fit for future specifications. Key Accountabilities • Determine and document regulatory requirements of liquid ingredients, raw material and packaging components, considering regulatory requirements globally. • Define regulatory parameters for all liquid ingredient, raw material and packaging component specifications, considering global regulations and standards. • Collaborate with key stakeholder to define and document brand parameters for all specifications. • Determine, define and document supplier information requirements to ensure regulatory & food safety data and documentation is fit for purpose. • Provide regulatory expertise to the SME's to support in the development of technical specifications. • Conduct regular horizon scanning for changes to regulations impacting liquid ingredients, raw materials and packaging components at a global level. • Support analysis of risks and opportunities posed by changing regulations and make recommendations to ensure specifications are future proofed. Skills: Skills • Excellent knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks essential with experience in other jurisdictions preferred. • Analytical with excellent attention to detail. In addition to their strong regulatory depth, successful candidates will also need to excel in cross functional team collaboration. They will need to review data with internal and external stakeholders and be able to cut through ambiguity, drive decisions and seek clarity for project completion. They will need strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, relationship-building and project management skills. Qualifications and Experience Required • Degree in relevant Technical (Food Science/Science/Engineering) subject • 5 years' experience in a regulatory role in alcoholic beverage, food or packaging industry. Skills and Experience: Recent proven experience required in Required Skills: COMPLIANCE/REGULATORY DOCUMENTATION FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCT COMPLIANCE Additional Skills: PACKAGING QUALITY MANAGER FOOD SCIENCE SCANNING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS