Regulatory Scientist-enzymes

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Regulatory Scientist-Enzymes role will support the Global Enzymes business to deliver our business strategy and growth plans through supporting and maintaining our best in class legislation service for Kerry customers and internal stakeholders.

The role will involve integration activities, completion of key strategic customers’ documentation, supporting new product introduction, ensuring compliance, and maintaining awareness of all existing and proposed new regulations and issues impacting the industry.

You will be joining a great team of subject matter experts and will be based from our Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Naas, Ireland 

What will I be doing?

• Support Kerry’s Enzyme and Lactase business in terms of integration activities, global compliance and product specific documentation for regulatory customer service
• Support and maintain best in class legislation service for Kerry customers that reflects business needs and supports group policies
• Generation and management of technical documents (accurately and to tight time scales) for example: Product Specifications (Standard and customer-specific); Allergen/Intolerance Data; Nutritional Data; Ingredient declarations
• Maintain awareness of all new regulations and issues impacting the industry and the Kerry business
• Coordinate response to customer requirements for technical documentation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Liaise closely with other internal departments
• Remain fully flexible to meet business requirement

What's in it for me?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Degree in food science, chemistry or related discipline
• Regulatory experience in a similar industry
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in SAP and Optiva systems an advantage
• Fluency in English

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to meeting you!