Regulatory Scientist

About the role

The Regulatory Scientist will anticipate regulatory changes and assess their impact on Kinisla’s business, enabling proactive actions. You will be recognised externally as a regulatory expert, lead committees and working groups, and identify opportunities that drive business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Embed the regulatory operating model and support customer regulatory queries.
• Maintain accurate data and systems while providing expert regulatory and scientific advice.
• Prepare strategic documentation for raw materials, finished goods, labeling, packaging, tariff classification and statements.
• Support commercialisation of compliant new product introductions.
• Assist Quality, Marketing, NPI and Commercial teams with legislative queries and interpretation.
• Manage relationships with trade associations and government agencies.
• Lead horizon scanning, food fraud monitoring, recall/alert management and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate cross‑site responses to regulators and customers on emerging issues.
• Support third‑country registrations and perform country compliance checks.
• Develop regulatory strategy and ICT support systems to ensure consistency across sites.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in the food/dairy industry within regulatory, QA or RDA roles.
• Familiarity with national or international trade associations and EU food legislation is advantageous.
• Highly accurate, organised and able to work quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong initiative, self‑motivation and excellent time‑management skills.
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal abilities.
• Aptitude for systems development and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Regulatory compliance
• Food safety regulations
• EU food legislation

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health care benefits
• Matched pension scheme
• Access to a benefits platform