R&D Regulatory Specialist BOLOGNA

R&D Regulatory Specialist
Bologna
Emilia Romagna, BOLOGNA

Gruppo Montenegro is an international company with an Italian heart, operating in the Spirits and Food industry.

We produce and commercialize premium products with strong brand equity and significant cultural relevance Amaro Montenegro, Vecchia Romagna, Select Aperitivo, Bonomelli Infusions, Infrè Decaf Tea, Cuore Corn Oil, Cannamela Spices, Polenta Valsugana, Catarì Instant Pizza to mention a few.

Icons of the "Made in Italy", our brands are the result of the constant pursuit of excellence, respect for tradition and attention to product quality and sustainability, all values that have defined Gruppo Montenegro since its foundation in 1885.

Gruppo Montenegro is an organisation committed to equality and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for all our employees, consumers, partners, and communities.

We believe an inclusive culture allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

The role as regulatory affair ensures and maintains compliance of the products to the national and international legal requirements, acting as an intermediary between the needs of the different functions and the authorities.

The Reg.

function, combining its knowledge of scientific, legal and business issues ensures that products are licensed, labelled, claimed and promoted in compliance with appropriate legislation.

**Tasks and Responsibilities

- Guarantee the evaluation of current and new products for compliance with applicable regulations (labelling, ingredients, claims) of the country where marketing wants to distribute them with a global approach

- Guarantee the compliance of the labels to the regulatory requirements, overseeing the approval flow.

- Collaborate with colleagues involved in new products development (R&D, Mktg); guarantee that the regulation is fully followed and that the information are interpreted correctly.

- Collaborate with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Customer Service and QA in the process of replying to requests (technical documentation/information) from customers, importer and consumers in order to guarantee the market entry of the product and its permanence.

- Provide to develop and write clear, comprehensible, completed documentation and product information to share with stakeholders

- Study scientific and legal documents; keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines

- Provide to gather, evaluate, organise and collect information both internal and external to deliver answers and solutions in due time

**Requirements**:

- Scientific degree (_chemical_ and _pharmaceutical_ technologies, biotechnology, food technology)

- Experience in F&B industries oriented to foreign markets (preferably with a variety range of products)

- At least 2 years of experience preferably in the same role or alternative in QA or R&D

- Fluent in English

- Communication abilities

- Team working skills and the ability to involve and motivate others

- Problem solving abilities

- Abilities to work in a high paced environment with clear deadline

- IT skills (office, sap) and digital agility skills

- Analytical mindset and attentive to details

- Willing to travel around 20% of the time

**What we offer you

- An ambitious employer, where each employee is top of mind

- An idea acceleration mindset, where your ideas and opinions matter

- Flexible remote working policy

- Daily nutritious meals

- Career development programs to fast track your career

- Insurance policies

- and the list goes on.