Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Purpose and ImpactThe Food Safety Regulatory Affairs Manager will interpret complex regulations as they apply to products, financial and other processes, practices, and procedures in the assigned region.In this role, you will investigate and resolve complex compliance problems, questions or complaints received from other units of the company, customers, and government regulatory agencies.You will develop strategy for proactive advocacy, assess the risk and opportunities related to regulations, influence minor changes and effect pertinent changes in the region.Key AccountabilitiesEnsure business activities comply with regulations and laws and work with regulatory agencies to provide guidance and advice.Examine current regulations and assess and prioritize emerging trends in food safety and quality to determine the current and potential medium-term impacts.Provide thought leadership in Regulatory and Scientific Affairs area in the region including midterm and long-term emerging issues.Inform and advise leaders on regulatory issues and changes that could potentially affect the business or the company's freedom to operate.Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experienceIn-depth knowledge of human food and food additives related regulatory affairs.Experienced in product registration in food and food additives.Minimum of four years of related work experienceBilingual (Spanish and English)Other minimum qualifications may apply.Preferred QualificationsTen years of related work experience.Experienced in influencing senior stakeholders.Key BehaviorsMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.