Position: Regulatory and Scientific Consultant
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Opportunity to work remotely or in Toronto, ON office.
Job Summary: The Regulatory & Scientific Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to 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
Job Responsibilities:
• Liaises 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
• Compiles and maintains regulatory documentation as required
• Coordinates efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions
• Performs product classifications (food vs. cosmetic vs. NHP, etc.)
• Assesses ingredients for acceptability as appropriate to the product classification
• Maintains products through the entire product life-cycle, from product development/formulation to post license changes, as applicable to the product classification
• Reviews/develops and substantiates marketing and scientific claims as appropriate to the product classification
• Completes scientific safety assessments and dossiers as required for the product type (GRAS, NDIs, food additive submission, novel food, etc.)
• Performs as Account Manager for multiple clients
Job 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
• Ability to review/develop, and substantiate marketing and scientific claims as appropriate to the product classification
• Ability to complete scientific safety assessments and dossiers as required for the product type (GRAS, NDIs, food additive submission, novel food, etc.)
• 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
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Self-motivated and enjoy taking the initiative
• Monitoring budgeted hours and ensuing projects are completed in an appropriate time frame
In addition to the skills and qualifications above, we value the following qualities in all of our team members:
• 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
Benefits Include:
• Disability insurance
• Dental Care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work remotely