Senior Principal Scientist; Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
The Senior Principal Scientist is a full-time permanent position based in Chicago, IL that provides scientific and regulatory expertise and leverages scientific networks to enable the development and execution of Mars Wrigley (MW) Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA) strategy. This position leads the development and execution of SRA strategy to proactively manage critical ingredients/additives and food contact materials (FCM). This position creates and coordinates global aligned regulatory and scientific messaging and represents MW in key external organizations to create a scientifically based regulatory environment.
The Senior Principal Scientist develops and leads the development and execution of SRA strategy to manage critical ingredients/additives, and food contact materials (FCM). The position applies knowledge in toxicology, physiology, chemistry, regulatory and scientific affairs as well as leverages external networks to lead technical issues critical to MW.
TECHNICAL INGREDENT/ADDITIVE MANAGEMENT
Leads the global management of key regulatory and technical scientific issues for MW, with a focus on critical ingredients/additives. The role is strongly connected with Science & Technology, regional SRA teams, other Mars businesses and Mars Corporate SRA team. The role ensures current SRA risks as well as emerging risks in the regulatory and scientific domain are appropriately communicated and proactively addressed to ensure the business' continued freedom to grow.
Develops and communicates science-based information and positions and provides regulatory guidance to key internal stakeholders (R&D, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Senior Management) on current and emerging scientific and regulatory issues of interest to MW.
Develops and maintains strong scientific networks, and works with other Mars segments to establish science policy and influence scientific opinions, external scientific environment and key opinion leaders that benefit and further the company's innovation and growth strategies on a global scale.
FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS (FCM)
Leads SRA aspects of MW FCM strategy, provides leadership and guidance across the SRA function and the business on a global scale. Proactively validates compliance and prepares the business for the use of new and novel FCM in critical markets globally to support packaging goals, particularly those tied to Mars' sustainability commitments.
Directs the development and deployment of Global FCM business processes, systems, and standards in partnership with regional experts. Leads MW FCM Community of Practice, is a key resource to regional SRA associates to ensure timely support.
LEADERSHIP and EXPERTISE
Develops guidelines and policies and ensures governance and compliance to these and others applicable to SRA.
Keeps abreast of key developments in key ingredients/additives and FCM via horizon scanning, literature reviews, meeting attendance, and participation in trade association activities so that potential impact to MW and Mars Inc., can be proactively addressed.
Is a thought leader with a solutions-oriented mindset, providing strategic and technical advice to address complex initiatives over varying time horizons.