Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Location Tokyo
Discipline Industrial
Job type Permanent
Salary negotiatable
Reference 44759

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.