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規制コンプライアンスエキスパートマネージャー/ Regulatory Compliance Expert Manager

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A multinational food company is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Expert Manager. The selected candidate will assess ingredients, recipes, claims, legal text, finished products, labels and artwork while supporting regulatory monitoring, external affairs, compliance management and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Regulatory Compliance Process assessments for imported and co-manufactured pet food products
  • Assess ingredient, recipe, finished product, label, legal text and artwork compliance against regulatory requirements
  • Co-create and assess product names and claims based on regulatory and scientific requirements, claim justification and substantiation
  • Collect input from SRA, Legal and Corporate Affairs and provide final artwork with comments and suggestions to Marketing
  • Monitor regulatory updates and changes and participate in association activities and communication with government bodies
  • Communicate Japanese regulatory requirements and proposed changes to supply units and regional project teams
  • Support non-compliance and PRIMPS matters and act as an SRA back-up
  • Connect with global and regional SRA teams to implement digital transformation projects
  • Assess snack food raw materials, recipes, finished products, claims, labels, legal text and artwork for regulatory compliance
  • Identify and drive improvements and innovations to working methods across own and cross-functional areas
  • Lead and drive changes, escalate challenges, and proactively address gaps beyond own responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams using regulatory expertise
  • Support team engagement activities and develop team members through peer assistance, coaching and teaching

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in food science, food engineering, or related sciences
  • More than 5 years of experience in a similar role in an FMCG company or related roles
  • Experience in regulatory compliance, quality, or food safety
  • Professional level Japanese; fluent level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Master's degree in food science, food engineering, or related sciences
  • Possess a valid veterinarian certificate

About the Company:

This global food company operates in the food and pet nutrition industry, with regulatory, research and development, quality, and food safety functions supporting its products and operations.

Keywords:

規制対応, 食品規制, ペットフード, スナックフード, 食品安全, 品質保証, 表示規制, クレーム対応, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: L8QAFS

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Quality Assurance

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,500,000 - ¥9,700,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: L8QAFS-C473A613

Date posted: 1 September 2026

Consultant: Dita Amelinda