Governance Assistant Manager/ Senior Specialist

JOB PROFILE

Job Position: Compliance Governance Assistant Manager/Senior Specialist

Function: SERS capability – R&D

Reports to:  Compliance Governance manager

Scope: Product Compliance Governance

Location: Mumbai HURC

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job

The SERS capability provides safety, sustainability, and regulatory expertise to support the commercialization of new, higher-risk technologies while ensuring product safety and compliance. Within SERS, the Compliance Governance subgroup focuses on designing and strengthening the product compliance framework, implementing future-ready governance practices, monitoring adherence to policies, and managing product risks effectively across Unilever.

SERS = Safety , Environmental and Regulatory science.

Main accountabilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Governance Framework Development:

• Design, implement, and maintain Unilever's product regulatory compliance governance framework.

Risk Assessment and Management:

• Conduct regular regulatory risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks related to processes and products.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring and reporting on compliance risks.

Training and Awareness:

• Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees and management to promote a culture of compliance.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, including investigations, audits, and risk assessments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the SERS and Business groups R&D to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance and governance.

Direct Reports

Key Interfaces

• No direct reports

• R&D

• Business groups regulatory team

• SERS

• External regulatory partners

• Other internal functional partners

Critical success Factors for the Job

Key Skills

Relevant Experience

• Creative & Growth mindset

• Data analysis skills

• Leading through change

• Project management

• Regulatory knowledge

• Team player

• Fast learner and resilient

• Solution oriented mindset

• Bias for action

To be considered for this role, you must be holder of University Degree in science/pharmacy/biochemistry.

• 4-5 years in FMCG or multinational companies.

• 4-5 years in Regulatory or R&D role.

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role.

• You must also be fluent in both written English.

Leadership Behaviours

• Passion for high performance

• Bias for action

• Love to consumers

• Strategic agility

• Business acumen

• Growth Mindset