This mission is to address the temporary peak of activities in the regulatory compliance of packaging, given the recently adopted EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The mission is supposed to organize the change management to ensure business readiness to the new PPWR requirements, starting from the 2026-2028 horizon.   

What are we looking for?

• 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs with feed/food products and/or related product categories (such as feed/food ingredients, supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics) or in packaging compliance for the above-mentioned industries in the EU.

• Experience in working on large-scale regulatory projects; a demonstrated track record of working successfully across functions to achieve shared goals; and proven ability to interact cross-functionally at all levels within the organization.

• Proven ability to learn and interpret new regulations in the EU context.

• Fluent in English. Other European language will be an asset.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver RC compliance gap assessment with the PPWR, deliver the respective regulatory risk assessments.

• Develop a change management plan to ensure compliance with the different elements of PPWR, based on the retro-planning, processes, projects and resources already established at RC.

• Ensure timely progress for the change management initiatives where Regulatory Affairs are identified as accountable and/or responsible.

• Establish process and ownership for the PPWR compliance dossier.

• Coordinate development of RC technical position on the secondary legislation to PPWR within the OneMars public affairs efforts. Contribute to the OneMars PA/Regulatory Advocacy working group on PPWR.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.