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Job Location: Hershey, PA (Hybrid) or Remote *Summary: * A position in Regulatory Affairs within the QRC organization involves leveraging knowledge of global food safety, regulations and nutrition science in labeling, claims and transparency to develop policies, standards, and set company direction to ensure compliance for all Hershey ingredients and finished products. At Hershey this means ensuring that all aspects of a product’s lifecycle from development to delivery are compliant with all government regulations and company guidelines for the retail markets in which they are sold. This involves constantly monitoring the global food regulatory landscape for emerging issues; advising key internal stakeholders to the potential impact to the company; engaging and advocating as appropriate; and ensuring compliance. *Responsibilities: * * U.S. Regulatory Compliance* * U.S. food regulations – strong knowledge of and ability to provide guidance on U.S. food regulations including labeling, food additives, flavors, colors and claims regulations. Utilize internal and external tools and systems to evaluate ingredients and formulas to make proactive, risk-based decisions * Finished product labeling regulations - execute finished product labeling from creation to final packaging approval. * Working knowledge of international food regulations to support global partners, communicating potential impact of formula changes for exported products. * Knowledge of product claims to support accurate labeling. * Conduct review of preliminary and concept formulations for compliance and acceptability in the US market. Engage with Product Development at ideation and through feasibility & development stages on product innovation projects * Work on projects of medium to high complexity under the guidance of Senior Regulatory Specialist or Manager * Business Engagement/Technical Guidance* * o Implement internal regulatory policy and guidance. Review packaging for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidance. Ensure that all label claims are substantiated, and that certifications and allergens are properly documented. Establish appropriate documentation (Standards, SOP’s) and communicate to impacted stakeholders o Manage reformulation projects. Provide complete analysis of regulatory risk and impact to all markets and help assess cost impact o Understand Quality and Regulatory excellence for multiple parts of the product lifecycle (develop, source, make, plan, deliver, customer) and act as Subject Matter Expert. o Communicate impact and provide directional guidance by communicating regulatory reasoning and make appropriate recommendations. * Other Regulatory Affairs Responsibilities:* * Interact cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, Consumer Affairs, Customs and Trade, and Legal counterparts * Engage with internal RSA Leadership to understand the regulatory horizon. * Partner with Legal, R&D, and Gov Relations to communicate the potential impact of proposed regulations to the business and lead new regulatory initiatives related to labeling compliance/ / * Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilties:* * Detailed understanding of U.S. Labeling laws (food additives, nutrition, standards of identity) * Functional understanding and ability to navigate an international food regulation database * High proficiency in use of advanced computational software (i.e. Excel, Power point, SAP) * Attention to detail * Strong problem solving and critical thinking*. Comfortable with ambiguity.* * Excellent analytical and researching skills * Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal, written) * Excellent organizational skills and ability to self-manage for managing numerous priorities * Strong initiative, and the ability to change in a fast-changing environment * Ability to influence and make complicated subjects clear and presentable * Impeccable ethics and must maintain a high level of confidentiality * Education & Experience: * Bachelor's degree in science Related Field (Nutrition, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry) or equivalent Minimum of 2 years related Food Regulatory Compliance experience* * The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. 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