Title:  Material Assessment Manager

Material Assessment Manager

What this role is about?

The SRA Material Assessment Manager provides technical guidance to support SRA's responsibility of ensuring that ingredients and materials used to manufacture JTI products are in compliance with JTI internal guidelines and with all applicable local market regulations. The incumbent works under the direction of the SRA Material Assessment Agile Team Director and closely co-operates with the other SRA teams as well as with JTI R&D. Furthermore, the Manager supports other projects in the Material Assessment Pillar as needed.

What will you do?

• Provide technical and scientific interpretation worldwide regulatory pertaining to JTG products. This task requires an understanding of regulations that control which flavor substances, tobacco ingredients, non-tobacco material ingredients and materials are permitted for use in the manufacture or sale of JTI products in specific markets
• Closely interact with persons from Product & Regulatory Affairs Agile Operations, Corporate Affairs, and Legal in HQ and applicable markets to contribute to the monitoring of worldwide technical standards and regulations
• Conduct regulatory compliance checks for potential new ingredients and assess regulatory compliance for product launches in new markets, also supports the JT Group ingredient evaluation program. The candidate ensures worldwide regulatory compliance of ingredients and materials used by JTI in the manufacture of products in countries where they are marketed
• Maintain all required ingredient related details in the SRA Secure Database and ensure they are available to the Reporting and Systems team in support of worldwide regulatory reporting and pre-market registrations
• Identify risks associated with suppliers from the SRA perspective and provides technical guidance on potential necessary risk mitigation measures. During supplier visits and meetings, educate on SRA requirements (i.e., country specific regulatory requirements) and raise identified issues/risks
• Collaborate with AT&PA team to construct and perform material testing to verify that SRA-related information, (e.g., certifications, ingredient disclosers, etc.) accurately reflect the materials and to demonstrate the compliance of JTI products (e.g., smoke/vapor chemistry, migration and product safety testing). Scientifically and critically assess the reports generated by internal or external laboratories/institutes
• Responsibility for the material qualification, including SRA input in Appollo and the Change Order approval in SAP. Closely interact with GIP and R&D and support the maintenance of any specification system for JTG products to ensure the integrity of materials

What are we looking for?

• University Degree in technical/scientific subject; Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Toxicology preferred
• +5 years of working experience in the scientific and regulatory affairs area, preferably in the area of material and ingredient assessment. Knowledge of material and product testing; e.g. smoke/vapor analysis, including evaluation of results.
• Expertise in worldwide regulations and standards concerning tobacco products, reduced risk products and electrical consumer goods, or other type of consumer goods
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes and proven experience in the assessment of materials, tobacco products, reduced risk products including assessment of testing data (e.g., smoke/vapor chemistry, migration and product safety testing)
• Good knowledge of common PC software (MS Office, SAP, etc.) is mandatory.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Other languages, especially Chinese, Japanese, French, or German, would be an assets

What are the next steps – Recruitment Process:

 After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type. 

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.