A subsidiary of the global Colgate-Palmolive Company, specializing in pet nutrition and veterinary products
What you will do:
Japan formula sheet development and management
Develop Japan technical label copy (compositions & additives, analytical constituents, feeding instructions) for all company's - Japan products based on global technical data in SAP.
Circulate and release the Japan formula sheet. Upload the Japan label technical data into the Share drive and distribute it.
Update and maintain the Japan technical label database with global product / assay dossiers.
Update the technical data upon formula changes and regulation changes.
Review/ update Japan regulatory data for commercial materials
Ensure updated Japanese technical label information in the Stibo global database.
Review/ update Japanese technical label information on websites via PDP data system.
Support Japanese Key book regulatory proof review, training slides etc, in cooperation with PVA and Marketing.
Japan artwork copy review and customer support
Review Japan draft label artworks, based on technical label information.
Support Consumer Service / external stakeholders for the related technical information inquiries.
Manage regulatory Std, formats, government inspection data, training,SOP etc data filing
Registration Coordination and JPFFTA ( Japan Pet Food Fair Associations) Engagement
Coordinate Japan VDEC registration dossiers, including application form, product overview, assay data, technical evidence.
Review / support annual importation product lists to JPFFTA and maintain the database
Engage in JPFFTA committee activities to protect company's business.
Other duties include back-up support of Senior Regulatory Manager
Mainly regulatory support for R&D, Marketing, PVA, Legal. Monitor and report on relevant changes to regulations and impact: product / claim / artwork packaging compliance approval;oversight of local regulatory over-sticker requirements on packaging.
Attends relevant project and process meetings as requested
Required Qualifications:
Science degree in scientific / technical background (nutrition/ food science, biochemistry, biology, veterinary science, chemical, pharmaceutical etc) is a plus.
Industry experience in similar positions like cosmetic, chemistry , and drugs.
Knowledge in the areas of animal science, animal welfare, pet food, and food science, would be highly beneficial.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in related work.
Ability to enjoy and thrive while working independently most of the time; also be an excellent collaborative team player.
Good written and verbal skills in English and Japanese.
Well organized, proactive, and agile will be highly appreciated.
Demonstrated understanding and or interest in product regulations
Professional engagement with client contacts; willing of continuous development and growth.