Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

Who We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.About Us: Hill’s Pet Nutrition - A Colgate-Palmolive CompanyAt Hill’s, we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply!Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Manager / Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate – South KoreaPermanent full-time opportunity.Be part of a leading global pet food innovator.Our caring culture fuels a workplace that drives purpose with success.Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a leading global pet food manufacturer with a proven track record in developing nutrition driven by pets’ needs. We are dedicated to caring for pets and pet parents. Our people, shared values and culture underpin our commitment to how we work and our dedication to the quality and safety of our products.Reporting to the Regional Director of Regulatory Affairs, Hill’s has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs candidate with a proven track record to join and support a highly dynamic, successful and motivated team.In this role, you will be the Regulatory Subject Matter Expert for the South Korea market. You will be responsible for ensuring import and in-market compliance for a diverse pet food portfolio; strong liaison with regulators, affiliated agencies and trade associations. It will be imperative to work energetically and pro-actively with local and regional cross-functional teams and global regulatory teams to plan and deliver effective project management with successful outcomes.This is an excellent role for someone who is looking to progress their Regulatory Affairs career through diverse experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Management: Coach and mentor the Regulatory Affairs Associate (contract position), providing training to expand capabilities and regulatory expertise.Compliance & Testing: Plan and manage all testing programs (quarantine, random, self-feed, etc.) to ensure compliance with import and sales of pet food in Korea.Regulatory Intelligence: Pro-actively monitor and influence pet food regulations to enable robust change. Research, update, and maintain regulatory intelligence files.External Relations: Represent Hill’s at the trade association, government agencies, and other government-related agencies.Labeling & Advertising: Ensure robust local label process with version control and compliance. Review advertising assets in a timely and accurate manner.Assessment & Documentation: Create and maintain all procedures and record keeping. Develop regulatory assessments and position papers for projects (e.g., brand relaunch) and review ingredient assessments (GMO, animal ingredients, etc.).Cross-functional Support: Represent Regulatory Affairs on local cross-functional teams, advising in a timely and pro-active manner on regulatory matters.The Role Offers:Competitive salary, as applicable to the candidate’s experience;Access to online learning and further training;Recognition rewards;Opportunity to progress your career within a truly global organization.To be considered for this opportunity you will have:Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Veterinary, Animal or Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Quality, or similar).Minimum 4+ years’ experience in pet food or a similar regulatory field.Strong depth of understanding of regulatory affairs in Korea with demonstrable experience.Proven ability to work well cross-functionally and to develop productive/collaborative relationships.Excellent oral and written communication skills in Korean and English.Demonstrated ability for people management and fostering teamwork.A high level of attention to detail, maintaining comprehensive records.Robust analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently.