About this role
Job Description:
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Affairs Coordinator to ensure regulatory compliance across the full pet food product portfolio, including locally manufactured, imported, and Mars supplier products. This role will serve as a strategic business partner supporting innovation initiatives, safeguarding regulatory compliance, and ensuring that all technical, scientific, and commercial communications remain accurate, competitive, and legally compliant.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or related compliance functions.
• Strong understanding of regulations applicable to the pet food industry.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory registration processes and product compliance requirements.
• Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills.
Key Competencies
• Action-oriented mindset.
• Planning and prioritization skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Effective communication.
• Stakeholder management.
• Collaboration and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to balance business needs with regulatory requirements.
Preferred
• Ability to act as the Authorized Responsible Veterinarian (MVRA) before SENASICA, subject to holding the required professional credentials and license.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Regulatory Registration & Innovation Support
• Lead and manage the regulatory registration process for new products, ensuring timely submission of technical dossiers in alignment with innovation project timelines.
• Provide regulatory leadership for formula change projects not associated with innovation, conducting risk assessments to ensure compliance and business continuity.
• Coordinate with external consultants to obtain and validate critical regulatory documentation, including Certificates of Free Sale (CFS/CLV) and special authorizations required for registrations.
Brand Integrity, Packaging & Claims Compliance
• Ensure the accuracy and regulatory compliance of all brand communications, both on-pack and off-pack.
• Lead the approval process for product claims in Mexico while ensuring alignment with local legal requirements and regional affiliate guidelines.
• Review and approve packaging, artwork, labels, master specifications, and technical documentation to ensure consistency between registered formulas, final designs, and applicable regulations.
• Manage advertising material certifications through accredited verification bodies and ensure the proper use of approved claims.
• Plan and execute the Annual Claims Compliance Audit for Mexico, driving corrective actions and mitigating legal or reputational risks.
Regulatory Compliance & Operational Support
• Ensure implementation of Quality Management Process (QMP) requirements related to Regulatory Affairs across manufacturing sites.
• Support import and export activities for product samples by managing regulatory requirements and obtaining health certificates when needed.
• Provide regulatory expertise during inspections, audits, and verification visits conducted by local or international authorities, including SADER and SENASICA.
• Act as the Authorized Responsible Veterinarian (MVRA), when applicable and qualified, to provide regulatory and veterinary oversight.
Stakeholder & External Partner Management
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, external consultants, legal advisors, laboratories, and verification agencies.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Legal, Product Development (PDI), Corporate Affairs, Sales, Customer Marketing, and regional affiliates to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage operational interactions with external partners, including budget tracking, payment processes, authorization letters, and service coordination.
Business Impact
• Ensure successful regulatory registrations for new products.
• Protect brand integrity through compliant product communications and claims.
• Minimize regulatory, legal, and reputational risks related to packaging, advertising, formulations, and product commercialization.
• Support business growth by enabling compliant innovation and market access.
What can you expect from Mars?
• Work with 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. • A strong focus on 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.
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