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Thursday, April 4, 2013

DHHS, FDA - Regulatory Counsel


The FDA is seeking Regulatory Counsel to provides legal/regulatory support to the program offices and works collaboratively with staff and management of the Center to maximize the legal/regulatory strength of the Center's programs and actions.

The Regulatory Counsel:
  • Works with the team and the Office to develop and revise policies, programs, regulations, and guidance documents involving the most complex and highest priority matters affecting food and cosmetic compliance.
  • Serves as a recognized government-wide expert in legal/regulatory matters related to his or her areas of responsibility and is frequently called on to advise others concerning Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statutes and regulations.
  • Drafts or reviews proposals for new regulations and policy statements. These regulations and policy statements often result from the need to implement new legislation or from new interpretations of existing legislation.
  • Works as a part of established work groups to develop regulations and guidance advising on compliance with FDA's Good Guidance Practice regulations and other legal/regulatory issues, as well as interfacing with science and regulatory personnel to ensure that regulations and guidance are well-written and consistent with all applicable legal/regulatory/administrative requirements.
 


For additional details, see Job Posting HHS-FDA-CFSN-DE-13-867765







PepsiCo, Legal Director

The PepsiCo Law Department is seeking a highly-responsible, detail-oriented team player for its Global Foods Safety & Regulatory Law team.This position is located in Chicago and reports to the Senior Legal Director for Regulatory Law in Purchase, New York.The successful candidate will contribute to providing regulatory advice, support and coordination across PepsiCo’s worldwide businesses on a full time basis with special emphasis on PepsiCo’s Global Nutrition Group in Chicago.

The successful candidate should expect to –
  • Work collaboratively with PepsiCo legal & regulatory affairs colleagues worldwide to develop and provide critical food regulatory (i.e., food safety, labeling, and claims) advice & counsel to PepsiCo’s global innovation teams, with particular focus on initiatives spearheaded by PepsiCo’s Global Nutrition Group (GNG).
  • Provide day-to-day food regulatory advice & counsel to PepsiCo’s U.S.-based businesses.
  • Spot, track, and analyze emerging food regulatory issues of significance for PepsiCo operations worldwide.
  • Assist in coordinating and framing PepsiCo’s response to key food regulatory developments in the US and across the world.
  • Assist in the development of global PepsiCo perspectives, guidelines, and policies relating to consumer-facing nutrition and health-related messages.
  • Assist in the development of global PepsiCo perspectives, guidelines and policies relating to allergens, contaminants, product recalls, traceability and other critical food safety-related issues.
  • Provide legal analysis and support to key cross functional partners (e.g., Communications, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Global Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs; M&A) in addressing food regulatory issues and developments.
Qualifications:
  • JD from a top tier US law school
  • 5+ years’ experience with a premier law firm in a regulatory affairs practice group (e.g., FDA, health, agriculture, advertising & marketing/FTC)
  • In house experience with a CPG company strongly preferred but not required
  • Background in nutrition, food science, or public policy/government affairs a strong plus
  • Highly developed legal reasoning and analytical skills
  • Experience in working as part of a team and assuming a leadership role with others from diverse backgrounds and functions
  • Legal counseling skills to provide proactive guidance and support to executives and associates
  • Outstanding ability to identify legal risks and offer solutions that minimize such risks
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize readily and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Function at a high level with minimal direction and supervision
  • Open, collaborative style.
  • Must be willing and able to travel 15% of the time
Application details available at: http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Chicago-Legal-Director-IL-60290/2493945/

Counsel, Verto Solutions

Verto Solutions is a professional management and scientific services company located in Washington, DC. We specialize in providing thoughtful and effective solutions to clients in the food, agriculture, and science-based industries. Our expanding legal division seeks counsel to provide guidance and expertise to our client trade associations, their member companies, and Verto staff.

Required Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience in U.S. food law.
• Active member in good standing of the D.C. Bar Association
• Advanced level of writing and editing skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
In addition to experience with U.S. food law, we are seeking an attorney with experience in as many of these additional areas as possible:
• Administrative law
• Chemical management & safety
• Environmental law
• Occupational safety & health law
• Trade associations & non-profits
• Regulatory and legislative affairs
• International experience a plus

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume, cover letter, starting salary expectations and writing samples via email. Verto Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please

Archer Daniels Midland Co. seeks VP of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs


The VP Regulatory & Scientific Affairs is responsible for quality, regulatory & scientific affairs involving governmental product regulatory and nutrition policy matters and for quality and food safety support to business units as they relate to ADM products. To this end the VP Regulatory & Scientific Affairs manages a cross-disciplinary group of scientists, quality and regulatory professionals who establish sound science and practices in order to interpret, evaluate and act on regulatory matters affecting the safety and compliance of ADM products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic product regulatory, nutrition science and policy guidance 
  • Assess product safety issues for ADM products
  • Help minimize adverse regulatory risks to the business 
  • Advice management on matters of food safety and regulatory risk associated with developing science-based issues which could adversely affect the business, by monitoring regulatory agencies, and assessing technical and regulatory information. Propose solutions to mitigate risk 
  • Achieve new product approvals for food, feed and industrial products with US and international governments globally, where regulatory systems exist by writing and submitting approval dossiers 
  • Conduct product safety determinations and human clinical trials to support product approvals, ensure compliance and support marketing claims; 
  • Provide guidance and interpretations to management between the science and legal basis for food, feed and industrial products’ compliance and their manufacture 
  • Monitor and influence current and future changes to US and global product regulation and nutrition policy affecting ADM businesses by participating in regulatory agencies’ forums and with direct information exchange with regulators and influential organizations. 
  • Participate on technical-regulatory issues committees in various industry organizations to influence policy and issues management 
  • Conduct safety and international product regulatory compliance evaluations 
  • Assuring compliance by conducting periodic training and audits for quality programs

Requirements:

  • Advanced scientific degree in nutrition, (micro)biology, biochemistry, chemistry, toxicology or related field is preferred; or science degree in these fields with proven, broad experience with product regulatory and quality matters associated with the grain processing industry 
  • 5 to 10 years’ experience in regulatory affairs involving food, feed and industrial products and their manufacture 
  • Experience with interacting with FDA, EPA, USDA, AAFCO, FTC and international regulators is required 
  • Be familiar with HACCP and product quality assurance programs 
  • Strong (written and verbal) communication skills 
  • Ability to interact effectively with government officials and third parties
  • High ethical standards 
  • Ability to bridge between legal counsel and technical issues is required 
  • Relocation assistance is available with this position.

This full-time, exempt position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


For more information about ADM and its products, visit www.adm.com.

Monsanto, Corporate Counsel

Monsanto Company has an opening for the position of Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Law.

The Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Law, under general supervision, provides legal advice and policy guidance to the Corporation directly and through the use of outside counsel. To be considered for this opportunity, please complete an online profile at www.monsanto.com/careers and search under requisition number: 00G5P or under the job title of: Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Law. 

This role requires the successful candidate to diligently keep abreast of the laws and regulations applicable to Monsanto†s products to ensure company compliance. The Corporate Counsel will research and respond actively, both orally and in writing, to a caseload of internal and external regulatory queries. The Corporate Counsel will advocate legal, regulatory, sustainability, and policy initiatives that promote the company's interests and advance innovative and workable solutions to complex agricultural law problems. Proper performance of this role calls for the utmost integrity and accountability. 

Examples of the specific work include: 

  • Compliance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, and the Plant Protection Act as they apply to the company†s pesticide, agricultural biotechnology, and vegetable products
  • Legal and policy coherence and compliance with the use of company products (or crops produced from such) in the overall agri-food chain 
  • Application of the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act to regulatory actions affecting the company†s products.
  • Regulatory support for contracts, licensing and due diligence
  • Product StewardshipWork experience in any of the above mentioned areas is highly desired; however, Monsanto will provide training and exposure in those areas, as needed. As a member of the law department, Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Law, will provide support to a diverse global client group. Other matters and special projects may be assigned from time to time. Responsibilities: 
  • Provide supervised support to Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs organizations (federal and state) 
  • Perform regulatory reviews of contracts, labels and advertising for compliance 
  • Work with applicable government/regulatory agencies in an expeditious manner
  • Assess and advise on current and emerging legislative/regulatory/policy initiatives in areas of responsibility 
  • Participate and represent the company in industry groups 
  • Manage outside counsel to ensure high quality, cost-effective legal support and representation
  • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and trustworthiness in all areas. 
Requirements
• Juris Doctor degree • Minimum of six years experience in a government, regulatory, corporate legal department, or law firm environment • Demonstrated academic and professional excellence • Member of at least one state bar Required Competencies: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated good judgment • Rapid information assimilation ability • Track record of advancing strategies to completion • Demonstrable record of innovative and workable solutions to complex legal problems and enablement of commercial objectives • Personal and professional growth orientation • Agility with change management and prioritization skills • Team orientation Preferred Background: • Regulatory compliance – FDA, EPA, USDA, and international counterparts • Administrative regulatory law – FFDCA, FIFRA, FQPA, PPA • Strategy and policy development and implementation • Industry association engagement • Advertising review • Agricultural/environmental education and/or experience  

Application details available through the ABA at: http://jobs.americanbar.org/jobs/5248344?utm_source=BoxwoodIndeed&utm_medium=Indeed&utm_campaign=Boxwood%2BIndeed%2BFeed

Corporate Attorney, Leprino Foods

Leprino Foods Company, the World’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella cheese is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join our legal department in our corporate offices located in Denver, CO.

As the Staff Attorney you will report directly to the Associate General Counsel. You will provide legal counsel and risk management advice to all parts of the Company on a wide variety of legal topics. Topics will range from complex domestic and international commercial transactions to regulatory matters and litigation management. You will work with internal clients to seek creative solutions that help us achieve business goals, while protecting the company throughout the process.

If you are a team player, have a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a humble approach to life, this may be the opportunity you have been seeking.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation package which includes; salary, benefits, bonus program, and profit sharing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

  • General business contract negotiations, drafting and administration
  • Litigation management and support
  • General property issues and real estate transactions
  • Employment and related regulatory matters
Minimum Qualifications :
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4 year college or university
  • Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Excellent undergraduate and law school academic results
  • 3-4 years experience as an associate in a medium-large sized law firm or corporate legal department
  • Significant experience in contract negotiation and drafting
  • Admitted to at least one state bar- Colorado desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Strong research skills/proficiency in WESTLAW NEXT
  • Travel is expected around 10%
  • Relocation is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications :
  • Admitted to Colorado State Bar
  • Strong litigation experience
  • Significant contract negotiation experience
  • Real estate transaction experience
Leprino Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer who supports a drug-free workplace. EOE/AA

Percent of Travel Required?
Some (up to 25%)

Relocation Eligible?
No