Job Title:  Regulatory Affairs Specialist Export&Import

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We are hiring for a Regulatory Affairs  Specialist _Export Import for Hill’s in EMEA region regulatory team, with location in Prague, Czech Republic

Have you worked with import/export in regulatory (preferably in the animal feed / pet food or human food industry) for a few years and are you dreaming about a different career with ample growth opportunities and a good work/life balance?
Then this is the perfect opportunity!
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, founded by a veterinarian, has been a leader in therapeutic pet nutrition for over 75 years. We are growing every year, helping dogs and cats have better and longer lives. Our growth is established by building strong relationships with professionals, clients and partners based on trust, reputation and compliance with legislation and high level of Hill’s products.
 

Job Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will be leading the regulatory part of all export / import activities in the EMEA region for countries exporting from the EU and for global supply projects. 
You will facilitate regional and global decisions on import / export operations by functioning as a Regulatory Export / Import subject matter expert and liaison for Regulatory Affairs. 
You will work with veterinary control authorities and government agencies in the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Italy, and other manufacturing countries to facilitate exports / imports and assure regulatory compliance. 
You will oversee the health certification process and product registration process in the region.
Trade association work: represent Hill’s in the European Pet Food Association (FEDIAF) in the Feed Materials&Trade working group. 
The position reports to the Regional Regulatory Affairs Manager, EMEA.  
 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead resolution of complex regulatory matters/problems involving exports/imports. Work with Dutch, Czech and exporting countries’ vet control authorities.
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Logistics to ensure that all compliance and regulatory requirements are met for timely export of products.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiencies and service levels as it relates to regulatory requirements. 
- Develop and implement procedures/systems to ensure compliance and expedite clearance of export/import shipments.
- Supervise development of accurate, complete and compliant regulatory documentation for exports/imports.
- Audit export/import documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor & actively share international regulatory information. Provide training with departments and personnel that impact export and import compliance.

- Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable regulations, including import and export requirements, relevant to export markets. 
- Use knowledge of import/export/registration requirements, processes and procedures to advise the business in devising strategies to support successful product introductions.
- Research, update and maintain country-specific regulatory intelligence files. Write regulatory assessments for PIRs and regulatory points of view (POV) as needed.
- Supports product registrations in the region (develops strategy,prepares certificates, analyses data, collects required information)
- Oversees maintenance of Importation and Registration database

- Represents EMEA RA at the relevant project and process meetings.
- Fosters positive engagement with internal cross-functions locally and globally (R&D, Marketing, CS&L, Procurement, Manufacturing, PVA, Legal, Customer Development) as well as with regulatory authorities.
- Represent Hill’s at trade association meetings.

- Responsible for the day-to-day management of regulatory personnel including mentoring, training, performance management and development.

Basic qualifications include:

Bachelor or master degree in a related field, scientific / technical background (biochemistry, biology, veterinary science, etc) is a plus
Industry experience in similar positions

Expected Areas of Skills

• Experience in database operations for use and maintenance of related and non-relational data systems is a plus
• Advanced user of multiple MS Office and Google applications and web-based technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including being a team player with multiple departments and personalities
• Ability to enjoy and thrive while working independently most of the time; able to work well with others 
• Strong written and verbal skills of the English language
• Meticulously organized and remarkably detail oriented
• Expert user and interpreter of information, documentation and tracking
• Self directed and self motivated, with ability to be thorough, ethical and proactive

Transforming lives of the pets, we are aiming to transform lives of our employees, we are caring, we are inclusive and we are courageous:

• We are supporting your development to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• We provide a generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising health, finance, wealth, and wellbeing - With compensation and benefits rated above 4.5 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor.

Package includes:

Competitive salary 
Benefits: 

• 25 vacation days (prorated based on the starting date in CZ)
• 10 sick days (fully paid by company, the next are paid by social security based on country regulations)
•  Hybrid work opportunity (with 3 days in the office)
•  Private Medical care and dental care program,
• Pension plan 
• Life Insurance, 
• Meal contribution,  
• Flex cafeteria/sport card
• Discounted company products from the staff store, as per the company policy.

APPLY NOW for work that matters, fueled by passion for pets
Join us.
 

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