WHAT DOES A TECHNICAL REGULATORY MANAGER DO?

Participates in the Industry Associations meetings and events with an active role of influencing and impacting to defend Bacardi position and its regarded reputation.

Co-responsible to maintain tools and guidance to monitor new regulation, assess compliance and design labels at global level.

Manage regulatory assessment of some projects and continuous improvement of the Technical Regulatory Network by identifying and analyzing gaps, performing corrective actions and issuing standardization documents.

Co-responsible for issuing global technical documentation necessary in the exportation process of our products. Responsible to maintain official documentation on BACO formula and product information.

ABOUT YOU

A rigorous, innovative and technology savvy expert with a strong desire to deliver on the strategy and take Bacardí to the next level with an interested in disrupting the industry. A passionate team builder with a focus on perfect execution, added value activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:

• Technical Regulatory
• COMPLIANCE
• Maintain & coordinate the update and the development of the Brand Content Management database compiling worldwide labelling regulatory requirements that will affect the Artwork development brief. Ensure consistency and clarity of data as part of the artwork development brief.
• Responsible for the regulatory assessment of some InnovApp projects. Proactively partner with R&D, Marketing, Packaging, TRN local experts and other groups to ensure the technical regulatory compliance of the products: provide guidance on regulatory requirements, review proposed labelling changes to determine regulatory impact, address regulatory issues.
• Review technical regulatory requirements and synthetize them in best practices and guidelines documents used to ensure compliance in the different regions.
• Conduct training programs to educate employees on technical regulatory requirements and good regulatory practices for people part of the regulatory network (supply chain mainly).
• MONITOR
• Define tools and database to monitor upcoming regulation. Highlight potential risk and escalade to the impacted business and OC.
• Ensure systematic assessment of new regulation, and escalade if a potential impact is identified.
• Published monthly update on new regulation.
• INFLUENCE
• Participates in the Industry Associations meetings with an active role of influencing. Participate on the definition topics covering new regulation impact, CSR aspect and ingredients authorization.
• Define and align Bacardi position with all business units and functions on specific regulation evolution.
• Official technical documents
• Responsible for supporting markets and product development with official global certificates on behalf of Bacardi, BACO and Tradall for regulatory technical compliance with local or international legal / regulations as required by regulatory authorities.
• Maintain and update secured storage of formula and product information as part of BACO responsibility in Geneva Safe. Add new brands, new information or new product range in the registered documentation (paper and digital format)

SKILLS

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:

• You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become. You are strong in managing complexity and building alignment while demonstrating  consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Rigorous and able to deliver with brilliance at pace. Integrity and motivation to be part of a performing team. 
• Excellent negotiation & networking skills. You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people to multiply collective performance. Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread people. Ability to manage stakeholder expectations with serious and professionalism.
• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems.       
• Demonstrating business savvy when dealing with ambiguity. Ability to persuade, influence and be regarded as a reliable and competent business partner in the spirits industry. 
• Tenacity and resilience to work through challenging quality decision situations. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Minimum a Master degree in Science (chemistry or Food Science) or Legal/ paralegal qualification or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 10 years experience in the alcoholic/ beverage/food industry in the technical regulatory field, with solid track record. Strength in critical analysis- seeking to understand complex business needs and review them via continuous improvement process principles and incorporations of available systems technologies.  
• Knowledge of Regulatory affairs (e.g. legislation, Int.l working groups, etc) an asset.
• Native level in writing/speaking in English language. Other languages such as Spanish and French are an advantage.

OTHER

• Knowledgeable in IT systems and database architecture to design and maintain regulations monitoring and artwork development.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
 

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package

• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.