Location Italy
Job-type Permanent
Salary €Competitive
Reference 21883

Are you a regulatory affairs professional who wants to have an impact at the global level? Unwrap your full potential at Perfetti Van Melle.

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Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. They create imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in over 150 countries.

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In this role, you will enable the sustainability journey of familiar brands such as Mentos, Chupa Chups, Smint, and Fruittella. You will join a global organisation with 18K employees, 38 Operating Companies and 31 Manufacturing facilities spread worldwide.

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The role: Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Sustainability

In this role, you will be monitoring sustainability regulation and policy developments at the Italian, European and Global levels. Ensuring PVM global organisation maintains a thorough knowledge and in-depth understanding of sustainability regulatory principles and guidelines.

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As Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Sustainability, you will be joining the global department of regulatory affairs based in Lainate (Milan, Italy), reporting to the Global Lead of Regulatory Affairs Sustainability.

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What will you be doing in this role?

  • Monitor, study and interpret food packaging regulations mainly related to: green claims, packaging waste, recyclability, overpackaging and slack fill, waste disposal

  • Prepare and issue communications on legislation in scope carrying out its impact on the Company's products

  • Prepare written advice on green claims proposed by marketing to assess their feasibility and compliance

  • Analyse the impact of waste disposal regulations on our packaging and support its implementation, also preparing guideline

  • Participate in the discussions cross-function on projects, sharing advice and providing inputs

  • Work with external contacts (e.g. consultants) and participate in association meetings

  • Collaborate with other colleagues, supporting them in interpreting legislation and assessing projects

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Who are you, and what do you bring?

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not meet all the requirements listed, we still encourage you to speak to us about this opportunity.

  • Degree in Law, Environment Economics, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Engineering

  • Experience in regulatory affairs within a corporate environment, a consulting or a law firm

  • Subject matter expertise in sustainability and environmental laws at the international level with a track record working on topics such as green claims, single plastic use, and packaging

  • High interest in legal and technical aspects of regulations and ability to provide clear and effective written advice

  • You can communicate and present technical concepts and results relating to environmental sustainability KPIs to a non-technical audience

  • A detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organised mindset with solid problem-solving skills.

  • Italian and English language fluency is a must-have to drive change in this role

  • Being based, open to relocate, within a commuting distance from Lainate (Milan)

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Acre is supporting Perfetti Van Melle in the hiring process for this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please get in touch with Jacopo Cesari at jacopo.cesari@acre.com.

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When contacting us, please mention the job title of the ad you applied for and attach an English CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile page.

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Please note that only applications directly through our website/link will be considered.