Position: Regulatory and Scientific Specialist
Location: 603-7 St Thomas St., Toronto, ON
Description:
• Develop and implement strategies that ensure client compliance of cosmetics, consumer products, food, drugs, medical
devices, animal feed, pesticides, fertilizers, new substance notifications (NSNs), natural health products (NHPs) and
dietary supplements with appropriate domestic and international government agency regulations
• Liaise between clients and government agencies in both Canada and the USA to ensure all stakeholders have accurate
information and a clear understanding of all scientific and regulatory related aspects throughout product registration
• Compile and maintain regulatory documentation
• Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions
• Classification of product (food vs. cosmetic vs. NHP, etc.)
• Assessment of ingredients for acceptability as appropriate to the product classification
• Able to review/develop and substantiate marketing and scientific claims as appropriate to the product classification
• Responsible for maintaining products through the entire product life-cycle, from product development/formulation, to
post license changes, as applicable to the product classification
• Able to complete scientific safety assessments and dossiers as required for the product type (GRAS, NDIs, food additive
submission, novel food, etc.)
• Account Manager for multiple clients
Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Science (Master in science preferred), or related discipline
• Experience working for a consulting firm preferred
• Certificate in Regulatory Affairs would be an asset
• 4+ years working in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian, US and international regulations for food, NHP, OTC, medical device, animal feed and
dietary supplements is a definite advantage
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Understanding of risk management
• Effective attention to detail in order to successfully oversee regulatory initiatives
• Well-developed communication skills (oral, written, computer-proficient) with the ability to present ideas, solutions and
strategies in a clear and concise manner
• Personality characterized by high quality standards, responsibility and engagement
• Ability to interact with a range of personalities and many levels of external and internal clients
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and enjoy taking initiative
• Project management skills with ability to prioritize
• Attention to and ability to execute details
• Adaptable to changing environment, client and project needs
• Monitoring budgeted hours and ensuing projects are completed in an appropriate time frame
In addition, we value the following qualities in our team members:
• Personality characterized by high quality standards, responsibility and engagement
• Ability to interact with a range of personalities and many levels of the organization
• Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to take initiative
• Project management and strong prioritization skills
• Attention to and ability to execute details
• Adaptable to changing environment, client and project needs