Regulatory Specialist – Animal & Pet Nutrition (EMEA)
Location : Rolle Switzerland
Position Summary:
The Regulatory Specialist – Animal & Pet Nutrition EMEA ensures full compliance with all applicable regulations governing the development, marketing, and distribution of animal feed and pet nutrition products across the EMEA region. This role is critical in supporting product registration, labeling, claims substantiation, and other regulatory activities to secure and maintain market access. The ideal candidate combines scientific expertise with strong regulatory knowledge, project management skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
* Regulatory Project Management: Lead and coordinate EFSA dossiers, including internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate submission for feed additives.
* Regulatory Intelligence: Monitor, interpret, and communicate emerging regulatory changes, trends, and issues in animal nutrition; evaluate potential business impacts and provide actionable recommendations.
* Ingredient Assessment: Assess compliance of ingredients with EU, UK, and CH feed legislation to support R&D and procurement activities.
* Product Assessment & Labeling: Evaluate product compliance and define mandatory labeling information in alignment with regional regulations.
* Industry Representation: Serve as the company representative in trade associations, contributing to the development of industry positions and regulatory dialogue.
* Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive regulatory documentation, databases, and records of approvals and communications with authorities; monitor and report relevant KPIs.
* Training & Communication: Provide regulatory guidance and training to internal stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance with applicable requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in regulatory affairs, preferably within animal nutrition.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are a strong advantage.
* Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
* Ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more