About the Role
Studies scientific and legal documents and parse out meaningful comparisons associated with products
Be the in-house advisor in scientific matters
Gathers, evaluates, organizes, manages, and collates information in a variety of formats
Ensures compliance with FDA regulations
Acts as representative of Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., in professional associations
Maintains familiarity with company product ranges
Supports R&D staff as needed at the discretion of the Senior Manager
Keeps up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
Analyzes complicated information, including trial data
Obtains marketing materials, reviews them, adds advice, and approves
Outlines requirements for labeling, storage, and packaging
Provides advice about regulations to manufacturers/scientists
Ensure that quality standards are met, and submissions meet strict deadlines
Prepares standardized operation procedures
Visits customers with the sales team and explains about products
Attends shows with the sales team and supports the R&D staff as needed
Obtains and manages third-party certification programs
Manages and executes label compliance and post-marketing surveillance
Assists the Manager in Charge with various special assignments at the discretion of the Senior Manager
In addition, may have to analyze previously recorded data, respond to raised questions quickly, and be knowledgeable of all the appropriate points and basics of the subject matter in question; Be cognizant of Raw Material information, Formulas, Claims and Substantiation, and Labels and Marketing Materials
Assist with Regulatory research for the most current and updated food laws at the request of the Senior Manager
Answers any question relating to technical data information
Prepares customized data for each customer
Updates, revises the information data to comply with each country’s regulations and requirements
Conducts research to meet customers’ requests as needed
Updates and revises the company data as needed
Files and maintains the information data per good document control; will provide document control tactics to help assist document archives
Claim investigation and processing
Archiving quality-related documents, internal quality packets from the customer
Developing quality documentation and drafting quality control documentations
Reviewing, completing, sign-offs, and approving quality assurance for customers
Strictly adhering to federal, state, and regional compliance for food safety
Ensuring food safety protocols are being conducted on and off-site (including trade shows)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree BS or BA; preferably in Science
Past experience in quality, regulatory, technical or nutritional-scientific roles
Past experience in a supervisory and/or management role
Research skills and project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong PC and MS Office skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
PCQI certification preferred
SQF/HACCP training preferred