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Vantage Specialty Chemicals Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Food and Personal Care in United States
Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY.
As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: www.vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Execute the procedures of the area, following the technical regulations of Latin America and the company in order to achieve the safe use of personal care ingredients or those related to Vantage's business and in accordance with the regulations of the LATAM region.
FUNCTIONS
Review technical regulations in Latin America (emphasis in Central America) applicable to the Food ingredients and products and report them to provide technical regulatory input for Vantage's new business development in the region.
Review technical regulations in Latin America applicable to the Personal Care products and report them to provide technical regulatory input for Vantage's new business development in the region.
Conduct regulatory assessments for the products of the Food and Personal Care Vantage unit and its principals to guide the creation and maintenance of the portfolio based on applicable regulations.
Support the review and creation of SDS according to the different regulations on the matter for LATAM countries.
Provide regulatory compliance support for Vantage LATAM and its clients in matters of regulatory compliance (regulatory data sheets, safety data sheets, statements, filling out customer questionnaires, certifications e.g., -EcoCert, Halal, Kosher, etc).
Contact distributors and coordinate the technical requirements of Vantage customers related to distribution products.
Obtain and maintain the inscriptions and registrations required for the products and the company with the different health organizations in Latin America (mainly: ANVISA, Cofepris, Invima) to ensure regulatory compliance for business continuity.
Execute the procedures of the area, following the technical regulations of Latin America and the company in order to achieve the technical sanitary compliance of Vantage LATAM.
REQUIREMENTS
Basic Academic Training: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, chemical engineering, industrial chemistry.
Complementary academic training: Professional courses, continuing education certificates related to specific regulatory areas.
Years of Overall Experience: 3-5
Years of Experience in the Position: 3-5
Technical knowledge: Regulation of food and cosmetics and their ingredients applicable to Latin American countries of chemical substances in Latin America. Regulation related to Hazard comunication in Latin America. Nice to have: Regulation of chemical substances with industrial application (agro, veterinary, cleaning) in Latin America.
Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office package (.doc, .xlsx, .ppt). Medium Excel skills. SAP basic knowledge.
Soft skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal & writing), Time management and Analytical & critical thinking.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Portuguese (desirable)
Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.
As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.