Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist

Summary

Join PetLab Co., a rapidly growing pet supplement company, as their Regulatory Affairs Compliance Specialist! This permanent, full-time role, based in the UK (hybrid or remote), involves reviewing marketing content for compliance, supporting product registrations, and assisting with regulatory inspections and trials. You will also maintain regulatory databases, liaise with authorities, and contribute to new 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. This fast-paced role requires someone meticulous, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

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

Benefits

• Private Health Care through Vitality
• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays
• 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!
• Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Generous Learning and development budget – We always want you to keep learning
• Puppy Therapy – working in partnership with Paws in Work to provide a boost of oxytocin twice a year
• 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
• Discount Vouchers & Gym Memberships – get discounts at a whole range of retailers and gym memberships through our provider, Sodexo
• 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