**Manager, Regulatory Affairs – Taste** Europe Hybrid Are you ready for the next challenge? As our Manager, Regulatory Affairs – Taste within our Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC) unit of dsm-firmenich, you will be part of a cross-functional team of around 16 employees, based in Kaiseraugst or Geneva, Switzerland or from our other European sites in Germany, France. The activities linked to the position are highly complex due to the dynamics of the global market and changing regulatory environments. Your responsibility will encompass the integration of the Marketing and Sales plans into your regulatory strategy program for the flavors portfolio of the HNC business unit segments globally and with a particular focus on the EMEA region. You will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. **DEI Statement** At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities:** + Accountable for regulatory compliance management of flavors for the HNC business unit (all segments, food and pharma) globally with a specific focus on the EMEA region. + Act as global Point of Contact (gPOC) for driving the pharma flavors segment, collaborate with taste experts in all regions to consolidate global strategies. Manage, coordinate and support the pharma submissions and customer requests between global and regions/countries. + Keep current on regulatory policies and procedures for the flavor industry, maintaining constant awareness of impending changes in local awareness of impending changes in country or regional legislation that may have notable impact directly impact the use of flavors/fragrances in the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical portfolio as well as overall flavor technologies + Drive efficiencies and look to continuously improve upon ways of working and best in class delivery of services to our customers. + Prepare regulatory documentation to respond to customer requests. Provide EMEA regional support on product submissions relating to the compliance of dsm-firmenich flavors and excipients. Maintain expertise in in-house data management system, and determine whether the products meet all legal, industry, customer and company requirements. + Support for global standard product document creation, update and maintenance. + Represent dsm-firmenich at industry organizations and associations, by involvement with e.g. FEMA, IFAC, JECFA or any other groups as necessary/assigned **We bring:** + A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers. + A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset. + A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome. + An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. + A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things. + A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally **You bring:** + University degree in chemistry or natural sciences life sciences, or equivalent + At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Quality Management; background within flavor and/or excipient industry + Experienced/thorough understanding of flavors use in food/food supplement industry as well as ideally in pharma industry with previous customer-facing exposure are assets + Experienced/skilled in use of related regulatory IT platforms & applications + Strong persuasive personality, but able to balance and compromise different opinions + Strategic and solution-thinking skills + Precise working style, persistence in pursuing objectives + Open-minded, good team working and solution-thinking skills; cross-functional collaboration skills are a must + Fluent in written and spoken English; German, French and any other language an asset. + Risk assessment mindset – able to assess, manage, communicate risks to cross functional team and senior management **Equal opportunities commitment** dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com