Job Description:

The role works with Royal Canin Korea Corporate Affairs team based in Seoul.

The Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a clear and influential strategy in Regulatory and Public Affairs, delivering against key business priorities, and driving our agenda to support a favorable business environment.

In this role, working closely with the Corporate Affairs Head (your line manager) and relevant departments, you will anticipate and manage public policy and regulatory issues that could impact Royal Canin and drive a proactive agenda to advocate. 

What are we looking for?

1. Education & Professional Qualification
• BS/BA in animal science, nutrition, or a related health and nutrition field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, or policy roles within pet food or related categories such as human food, animal health, or pharmaceuticals.
• Minimum of three years of people management 

2. Knowledge/Experience
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Experience in developing and executing public policy initiatives that support business growth and advance the regulatory playing field.
• Experience as an effective external spokesperson.
• Proven track record of working with trade associations, professional bodies, and government agencies to achieve business or industry objectives, with the ability to articulate an advocacy agenda.
• Collaborative and inclusive team player.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
 

What will be your key responsibilities?

Strategy & Expertise
• Work with the Head of Corporate Affairs to develop objectives, set priorities, and participate in planning for the Function. 
• Partner with market units, regional, and global Scientific Regulatory and Public Affairs teams to align on strategic positions regarding developing pet food regulations.
• Design and implement strategic programs and narratives that proactively communicate Royal Canin perspective and shape corporate reputation.
• Anticipate, research, and report on trends and changes relevant to pet care/pet ownership and their implications for the business.
• Provide strategic advice, solutions, and regulatory/technical expertise for product development, and product advertising ensuring governance and compliance.
• Provide key regulatory inputs into innovation, such as on claims, labeling, ingredients, trade barriers, etc.

Issues Management 
• Monitor, identify, communicate, and action emerging regulatory and policy issues and opportunities in partnership with the Corporate Affairs Head. 
• Ensure that Royal Canin is well-informed of topics that may influence current and future government and regulatory policies or regulations.
• Proactively identify and lead issues management on priority issues (pet food regulatory framework, pet welfare, international trade, ingredients, sustainability,.
• Coordinate regulatory and policy change management activities to address potential impacts on the market unit and communicate with relevant stakeholders to minimize business impact.

Stakeholder Management & Advocacy
Internal:
• Engage and work globally, regionally, and cross-functionally.
• Work with relevant technical teams such as R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Q&FS, etc. to provide necessary regulatory and public affairs support for RC innovation.
External:
• Build strategic external networks to engage and advocate Royal Canin positions. 
• Represent Royal Canin with relevant external stakeholders, including key government agencies, industry associations, policymakers, NGOs, and other influential organizations.
• Work with other Mars segments to establish science policy and influence scientific opinions, the external scientific environment, and key opinion leaders that benefit and further the company’s innovation and growth strategies.
 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.