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Regulatory Specialist, Sara

Mondelez International
mondelez international
4-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 31, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Regulatory Specialist – Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SARA)

Job ID: R-156210
Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India
Employment Type: Full-Time | Regular
Function: Scientific Affairs & Regulatory Affairs
Industry: Food, Nutrition & FMCG
Company: Mondelēz International


About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International is a global leader in snacking, operating across more than 150 countries with iconic brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Milka, belVita, Tang, and Halls. Headquartered for the AMEA region in Singapore, the company employs over 21,000 professionals across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, supported by world-class manufacturing sites and R&D centers. Mondelēz is committed to quality, safety, compliance, diversity, and sustainable growth.


Job Overview

The Regulatory Specialist – SARA will be responsible for executing the regulatory affairs strategy across assigned product categories and global markets. This role ensures compliance with applicable national and international food regulations, internal policies, and regulatory programs. The position operates within a centralized Regulatory Hub and supports regulatory execution, artwork approvals, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across RDQ, Quality, Research, and Product Development teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Execute regulatory affairs strategies for assigned product categories and geographical regions.

  • Ensure compliance of ingredients, formulations, product composition, claims, and labeling with applicable regulations and company standards.

  • Deliver regulatory compliance activities efficiently, accurately, and within defined timelines.

  • Provide regulatory expertise on technical developments, emerging regulations, and regulatory risks and opportunities.

  • Support regulatory impact assessments, change management initiatives, and crisis management activities.

  • Review and approve product artworks for regulatory compliance using the Dragonfly Artwork Approval System.

  • Manage multiple regulatory projects across regions and product categories simultaneously.

  • Identify, assess, and escalate regulatory risks and issues through governance forums and drive resolution.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with RDQ, Quality, Research, Packaging, Product Development, and Scientific Affairs teams.

  • Support development and continuous improvement of regulatory tools, SOPs, job aids, and process documentation.

  • Take ownership of professional development while contributing to team collaboration and process simplification initiatives.


Role Scope and Reporting

  • Regional role reporting into the centralized Regulatory Hub.

  • Based in Thane, India, supporting global markets within the Regulatory Centre.

  • Responsible for daily regulatory operations assigned to the internal hub, ensuring full regulatory compliance across projects.


Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline (Food Science or Nutrition preferred).

  • 4–7 years of professional experience in Regulatory Affairs or a related function within a global food or FMCG organization.

  • Hands-on experience working in an international, cross-functional regulatory environment.

  • Strong understanding of national food regulations and international standards such as Codex and FSANZ (preferred).

  • Experience with digital regulatory systems such as Dragonfly Artwork Approval System, DECERNIS, or similar tools.

  • Basic to intermediate working knowledge of SAP-PLM, including issue troubleshooting.

  • Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance-focused mindset.

  • Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficiency in standard office software and willingness to adopt new digital tools and systems.


Preferred Skills and Competencies

  • Regulatory risk assessment and compliance strategy execution

  • Labeling and claims compliance

  • Cross-regional regulatory coordination

  • Process improvement and documentation

  • Technology-enabled regulatory operations


Work Schedule and Mobility

  • Standard full-time work schedule

  • Within-country relocation support available

  • Limited international relocation support may be available under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.