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as well as to materialize opportunities to support our growth plans.What are we looking for?
- Minimum: A Bachelor’s degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science/technology, biology, chemistry or biotechnology.
- Preferred: A Master’s degree in a technical area, such as nutrition, food science, chemistry or
food law. - Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in regulatory affairs with food products, with focus on Nordic countries and Europe. This includes excellent knowledge on European food legislation.
- Demonstrable experience working with trade associations and government agencies to clarify and resolve regulatory matters.
- Fluent English speaker in addition to local languages (Danish or Swedish, minimum) and preferably located in Copenhagen.
- Proactively monitors regulatory developments and activities in assigned markets; determines current and expected regulatory status of (new) food ingredients and additives; researches interpretations regarding the safety and acceptability of products and ingredients, and assures that SRA databases are up to date and contain the best current information; works internally (including with cross-segment Mars partners) and externally to address and influence proposed regulations to preserve Mar’s freedom to operate
- Supports the external regulatory influencing strategy related to assigned Nordics countries/EU in a proactive manner. Works with internal partners to understand priorities and impacts of developing legislation and aligns appropriate external positions. Works with external partners to shape developing policy and legislation in line with our aligned positions
- Participates in project teams, anticipates regulatory issues, and works with legal counsel, consultants, suppliers, and trade associations and other external partners to clarify and resolve these issues. Provides strategic Scientific and Regulatory Affairs advice; takes leadership to materialise opportunities to support our growth plans.
- Has responsibility for assuring ingredients, formulas, labelling, and packaging are in full compliance with laws and regulations as well as internal standards/policies in assigned Nordics markets (5) and has responsibility for assuring claims are in full compliance with laws and regulations as well as internal standards and policies in assigned Nordics markets
- Work with 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we strive to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
