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Region Commercialization&SRA Manager Vietnam

Position Overview

• Lead the role of technical commercialization for new product & package launches, product reformulation, and formula cost optimization

• Lead the role of SRA (Scientific Regulatory Affairs) for countries within Indochina Region (Vietnam & Cambodia)

• Build and maintain sustainable networking with internal and external agencies & stakeholders to ensure high level of support and collaboration in (i) product/ package launch process and (ii) authorization and approval for product registration, new or revised label approval, and BB Import license.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

1. Manage technical commercialization process (lead, manage, and co-ordinate cross functional team: R&D, Mkt, bottler, ingredient supplier, CPS, BU SRA, BU Packaging, QA, etc.) to ensure new product/ package launch is on-time.

2. Provide SRA support and services to company and bottlers to ensure overall business operation is in compliance with local food regulations and requirements (product registration, import license approval, label approval, etc).

3. Play the role as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Indochina Region in the areas of local food regulations and KO SRA governance.

4. Partner with PAC to build and maintain sustainable relationship with external agencies (FDA, MoH, MoIT, NGO’s, and Local Food Industry Alliances) and including keeping track of new food regulatory development for appropriate actions to minimize negative impact to business as a consequence of the new regulation.

5. Responsible for internal approval process for CIF, Clarity, PICASSO, PAR, and CRS.

Communication Complexities

• Single contact point for Indochina Region in relation to new product/ package innovation, product reformulation, formula cost optimization

• Co-ordinate with multi-function stakeholders within Company, eg: Marketing, bottlers, R&D, CPS, BU Commercialization, BU SRA, BU QA, Corporate SRA, PAC

• Interact, negotiate, and influence external authorities and agencies in relation to local regulatory compliance and requirements, eg: FDA, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industry & Trade, ingredient suppliers, government laboratories

Related Experience Requirement

• At least 5 years in food and beverage industries in a similar role.

• Experienced in project manager role.

• Familiar with product registration process and import license registration process.

• Proficient in communication skills, negotiation skills, and competent in influencing skills.

Region Commercialization&SRA Manager Vietnam