Mars

Senior Principal Scientist, Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs

Mars

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • New Jersey • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Leads the evaluation, interpretation and advising on actions to be taken for emerging scientific and regulatory information on ingredients in food and packaging.
  • Creates and leads globally aligned regulatory and scientific messaging.
  • Contributes to scientific assessments and maintains external scientific contacts.
  • Demonstrates leadership in trade and scientific associations.
  • Collaborates effectively across teams and adapts to ambiguity.
  • Leverages AI tools to enhance research and drive innovative solutions.
  • Monitors, reviews, and interprets new scientific literature for ingredients in food and packaging.
  • Develops and maintains strong scientific networks.
  • Provides strategic advice, solutions, and technical expertise to regional SRA teams.

Requirements

  • Masters in toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, veterinary sciences or related scientific discipline.
  • PhD preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with food (pet or human), cosmetic or pharmaceutical company in regulatory & scientific affairs focused on ingredient management of products and packaging and/or related product categories.
  • Proficiency in regulatory affairs and compliance.
  • Demonstrated understanding of global human and/or pet food regulatory and ingredient environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of working successfully across functions to achieve shared goals.
  • Proven ability to interact cross-functionally at all levels within the organization.
  • Experience working with trade associations and government agencies to clarify and resolve regulatory matters.
  • Ability to travel 20% International.
Benefits
  • Best-in-class learning and development support
  • Access to our in-house Mars University
  • Industry competitive salary and benefits package
  • Company bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
toxicologychemistrybiochemistryregulatory affairsingredient managementscientific assessmentscomplianceresearchtechnical expertisescientific literature interpretation
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic advicecross-functional interactionnetworkingcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkambiguity management
Certifications
PhDMasters in toxicologyMasters in chemistryMasters in biochemistryMasters in veterinary sciences