Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager (Colombia / Bogotá)
City: Colombia / Bogotá
Work Model: Hybrid
Clevel: C42


As Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager, you will be responsible for to support the DSM-Firmenich Taste Texture and Health (TTH) business in Andean Region for the Ingredients Solutions (50%) and Pet Food (50%) segments. This position will be responsible to ensure safe and compliant products, exceptional customer regulatory service delivery, monitor regulatory changes and advocate for the company interests. You will partner with business on current and new product innovations and serve as the expert on regulatory affairs, having extensive knoledge of DSM-Firmenich products and regulatory requirements.


At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.


Your key responsibilities

• Proactively partner with the business and customers to enable, accelerate, and propose innovation to drive growth. Explore regulatory pathways.
• Evaluate products according to Andean region regulations and DSM-Firmenich internal standards, and perform regulatory assessments.
• Handle registration/renewal submissions at local regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and interpret food legislation, supplying information to customers and technical teams.
• Provide support for all product compliance, regulatory claims, and documentation to customers. Support import/export/manufacturing areas.
• Participate in advocacy activities representing the company at key industry trade associations, assuming leadership positions to defend our business and proactively shape a positive regulatory environment.

You Bring

• Minimum 7 years of relevant regulatory experience in Food, Beverage and Pet Food.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Engineering, veterinarian, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience with regulatory bodies, Food & Beverage, and Pet Food regulations.
• Ability to see the big picture, communicate effectively at all levels, and present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity.
• Strong business acumen: can enhance the competitive advantage that regulatory brings.
• Able to build relationships and influence with respect.
• Read, write, and speak advanced English. Fluent in Spanish.

We Bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

How to apply


Interested in this job? Apply online by submitting your resume through our career portal. Generally, the procedure will be in line with the application process described on the dsm-firmenich careers website. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications through the career portal.


Equal opportunities commitment


dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.


dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.


About dsm-firmenich


As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.


www.dsm-firmenich.com