Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist

Summary

Join PetLab Co., the world's fastest-growing pet supplement business, as a Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist! This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid or remote work option in the UK with monthly office visits. You will review marketing content for compliance, support product registrations, and assist with regulatory inspections and product launches. The ideal candidate possesses 2-3 years of experience in a regulatory/compliance environment (food, pharma, animal feed, or supplements preferred), strong communication and organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. PetLab Co. provides a competitive salary, bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, generous annual leave, flexible working hours, pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, and various other perks.

Requirements

• 2 -3 years proven experience in a Regulatory/ Compliance environment – (Food, Pharma, Animal feed or supplement sector would be highly advantageous)
• Knowledge of Product Compliance (Labels, Creatives, Social media, blogs)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Drive to make things happen, using initiative and logic - a true 'self-starter
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, collaborative, consultative, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn additional software on the job
• Ability to Multitask: ability to switch tasks smoothly, managing stress levels effectively in fast-paced situations
• Great Organisation skills: planning ahead, always well prepared for meetings, while seeking to maximise time and productivity
• Accountability: committed to follow-through, owning their work, and taking corrective action where necessary
• Adaptability: maintains flexibility in response to changing priorities with a positive attitude
• Resourcefulness: when presented with a challenge proactively finds solutions to present to the team, demonstrating a proactive approach is extremely important
• Strong time management: understanding hard and soft deadlines, timely communication, and respecting others' schedules
• Team player: working well within a team environment, while making sure the team is effective across the board

Responsibilities

• Review marketing content to ensure relevant compliance requirements are met
• Support product registrations in various countries/states
• Support the planning and execution of product trials and regulatory inspections
• Keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Assist with implementing requirements for labelling, storage and packaging
• Assist with regulatory review of product labels and other claims
• Liaise with regulatory authorities
• Assist with the internal complaints process; reporting and advising accordingly
• Support the Quality team with implementing the HACCP policy and other Quality requirements
• Review claims substantiation
• Build and maintain a knowledge database - appropriately storing, keeping track and disseminating information within the team
• Ensure maintenance of regulatory databases and trackers
• Assist with upcoming expansions into new markets and product categories
• Study key scientific and legal regulatory documents relating to new and existing products
• Cooperate with the New Product Development team and the Quality team in order to assist with timely product launches
• Support with the claim’s substantiation process
• Research potential risks in relation to both new and existing products; reporting and advising accordingly

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with regulatory agencies advantageous
• German language would be a hugely beneficial

Benefits

• Private Health Care through Vitality
• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours – We focus on results and trust people to manage their time, whether working from home, while travelling, or in the office!
• Help@Hand – Employee Assistance Programme
• Royal London Pension Scheme – We offer a workplace pension scheme with one of the UK’s leading providers of group pensions. With an employer contribution of 5%!
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave – because time with new family members is important!
• Puppy Therapy – working in partnership with Paws in Work to provide a boost of oxytocin twice a year
• Generous Learning and development budget – We always want you to keep learning
• Free breakfast, fruits and snacks – refuel and revitalise with free munchies in the office
• Working Environment – dogs are welcome!
• Life Assurance – In the event of your death, while employed by us, your chosen beneficiaries will be provided with a tax-free lump sum equivalent of four times your basic salary
• Gympass – All in one subscription bringing you the largest selection of gyms, studios and apps
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – Employees sacrifice salary in return for a new electric car, typically saving 30-40% of costs through income and tax and national insurance
• Give Back Day – An extra day off in the year to volunteer plus a £50 contribution to your chosen charity
• Health Cash Benefit – We offer the bronze package with enables you to claim a certain amount of cashback when you pay for something that is health related, i.e dental