Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager (DACH) - Health & Nutrition (80-100%)

About Avea

Avea is a Swiss longevity startup with the vision to become the leading player in the evidence-based longevity supplement industry. We offer science-based longevity supplements to target multiple hallmarks of aging, allowing individuals to improve their well-being by slowing down aging itself. Our mission is to optimize people’s health- and lifespan, helping them keep or regain their vitality to live as healthily as possible for as long as possible.

Tasks

The Role

Join us as a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager (DACH) - Health & Nutrition on a remote basis, and contribute to our mission to provide superior health and wellness products to our customers. In this pivotal position, you will be ensuring that all Avea products comply with the rigorous regulatory standards and laws of the DACH region and the European Union, and you will play a key role in driving our success in DACH market.

If you love taking ownership, building up processes and being both strategic and hands-on, this role is for you!

Your impact:

• Regulatory Strategy and Compliance: Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure product compliance within the DACH region and the EU for the health and nutrition sectors.
• Product Registration and Documentation: Lead the registration process for existing and new products, maintaining comprehensive documentation for regulatory submissions and compliance.
• Ingredient Compliance: Conduct thorough reviews of product formulations to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Labeling and Marketing Compliance: Oversee product labeling and marketing materials to ensure regulatory standards are met, providing clear and compliant product information.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary contact for regulatory authorities, industry associations, and certification bodies, facilitating smooth product introductions and ongoing compliance.
• Regulatory Intelligence: Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting the health and nutrition sectors, advising on strategic compliance approaches.
• Document Management and Record Keeping: Maintain organized records of all regulatory documents, labels, ingredient specifications, and other compliance-related materials, ensuring easy access and up-to-date tracking of compliance status.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, marketing, and production teams to integrate regulatory considerations into product development and commercial strategies.

Requirements

You'll Fit Great With These Skills and Values

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs and compliance within the health and nutrition sectors (F&B, dietary supplement industry experience would be a big advantage), specifically within the DACH region and the EU.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DACH/EU regulatory frameworks and guidelines.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, effectively communicate regulatory requirements to non-specialists, and negotiate with regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in German and English, with exceptional communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management abilities and rigorous organizational skills are a must.
• Proactive personality, capable of navigating a fast-paced startup environment.

We are looking for a great team-mate able to learn and evolve, so if you do not match all of the requirements we would still love to hear from you! (Please note German language is a must🙂).

Benefits

Company Perks & Benefits

🗺️ Strong team culture with regular team events and off-sites

🍹 Unlimited holidays and flexible working hours.

💻 Latest MacBook Air

🏡 Remote Office Upgrade budget

🎓Education allowance and accelerated growth paths.

🎁 Complimentary Avea products and discounts for family & friends.

Why join us

We believe that the best companies help you live your life the way you want and become the person you want to be. That's why we focus on promoting your personal freedom and growth. Here are some of the benefits you'll enjoy as a member of our team:

• Work at a well-funded, early-stage startup in the longevity industry
• Be part of a dynamic, high-performing, and fun team
• A high degree of personal responsibility, creative freedom and opportunities
• Work with the brightest researchers within longevity and with successful and well-known serial entrepreneurs
• Fully remote opportunity where you are free to live and work wherever you want
• Make an impact by contributing significantly to products that support health and well-being