Senior Associate Manager, Global Scientific

**About Ingredion**:Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.Location: San Nicolas TlalnepantlaWorkplace type: Hybrid**As a Senior Associate Manager, Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs**you will drive regulatory approach and strategy in Mexico, Central America and Caribbean in order to support and speed-up projects and sales growth in targeted market segments as well as to support initiatives based on detected opportunities linked to regulatory or legislation issues.**What will you do**:- To follow up the GTM plan aligned to the company strategies- To follow up activities related to regulatory/legislation in Mexico, Central America and Caribbean. These includes:- Manage, coordinate and conduct the normative/ regulatory approach and related activities that support the business strategy in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, for the main industries served by the company (i.e. Food, Industrial, Home Care), to accelerate projects and sales growth in certain market segments.- Support for the preparation of writings and management of procedures to the Health Authority -COFEPRIS- Regulatory support to technical documentation in synergy with Corporate Quality, labeling, international regulations on organic products, GMOs, among others, global permissibility of materials, review of declarations / nutritional claims recommendations (086 Mexican Law -Codex).- Elaboration of Procedures and administration of databases.- Regulatory Review of the raw materials of the portfolio and new products in Central American and Caribbean countries with the support of external consultants.- Representation and detection of risks and opportunities through participation in different business organizations such as CANACINTRA, CONCAMIN, CANAMI, CNA, among others in the active landscape in terms of regulation.- Influencing through the regulatory bodies (e.g. health and technical committees)- Indirect Lobbying with manufacturers / institutes authorities / consultants.- Participation in seminars, forums, discussions in recent business chambers and support in internal seminars such as Webinars, Talks on regulatory issues of interest.- Relation and support targeted customer to ongoing potential projects, as a differentiated service.**To support Global Initiatives**:- GSRA (Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs) meetings- Plant based proteins, sugar reduction, dietary fibers- Ingredient Approval Systems- Safety Data Sheet authoring Database**What will you bring**:- Food Engineer / Food Technologist- At least 5 years’ experience in food ingredients- Technical background- Excellent communication skills- English needed**Who you are**:- Leadership skills that can be applied across the organization (within region and within global teams).- Ability to work in cross/multi functional teams- Interpersonal effectiveness- Flexible attitude/ team work / Customer focus- People management**Why Join Ingredion?**Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:- Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support - Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being- Flexible Work Arrangements - We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally- Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement- Employee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally- Supporting employees with strategic savings plans, where the company matches a portion of their savings.- Profit Sharing - Rewarding all employees for their contributions by sharing a portion of the company's profits.**Relocation Available**:No