Description:
JOB TITLE Senior Scientist - Nutrition, Labeling and Regulatory Compliance

Classification: Exempt

Date: May 2019

About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers.

To match the signature style and passion of Target's distinctive and beloved retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of professionals, each with valuable expertise from several disciplines. Whether specializing in government affairs, policy, risk management, regulatory compliance, ethics or employee and labor relations, this team advocates for Target and its business plans in communities across the nation and works across the entire company to provide internal clients with cohesive guidance. We are committed to being internal experts to both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target's ability to productively do business. We focus on defining, investigating, anticipating and ultimately mitigating risk in all its forms. We apply our grasp of brand law by overseeing, maintaining and ensuring correct, consistent and authorized use of Target's signature Bullseye logo, assets and other trademarked material. We help protect Target and its subsidiaries by applying our comprehensive understanding and interpretation of the laws and regulations that govern our products, stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. Here, you'll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business and building relationships with the senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be key to tackling the ever-changing challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail landscape. From regulatory compliance, brand and patent law to contract development and negotiations, you'll be challenged and gratified by a role with Target Legal Affairs.

About This Opportunity:

As the labeling lead for specific Target Owned Brand food categories, you will ensure that food packaging and communications comply with relevant Federal and State labeling regulations (ex: FDA, USDA) and Target standards. Working with internal cross-functional partners and external vendors, you will provide guidance and identify food labeling and claims solutions that meet regulatory requirements, deliver against business goals and protect guest safety. You also will apply technical expertise to advance broader projects related to nutrition, labeling, and compliance.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Sr. Scientist Nutrition, Labeling & Regulatory Compliance, you'll take the lead to...

• Provide guidance and influence Target Owned Brand food products, packaging and communications through collaboration with product development, buyers, marketing, legal and external vendor partners
• Review and approve food labeling information (e.g., product names, ingredients, nutrition, allergens, claims) for regulatory compliance; investigate and resolve discrepancies with internal partners and external vendors
• Monitor and evaluate pending labeling regulations and external developments in assigned subject areas; determine business and product implications, and inform implementation plans
• Develop internal labeling and claims guidance and standards in partnership with legal and other stakeholders
• Contribute regulatory and nutrition expertise to health & wellness initiatives and communications
• Represent Target externally, including participation in trade and professional associations
• Identify opportunities to advance labeling process and systems improvements
• Communicate Target labeling requirements and processes to buyers, vendors, brokers, marketing and creative, and assist with training
  
  Qualifications
• Minimum BS in Food Science, Nutrition or a related field; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of technical experience in consumer packaged foods; 2+ years food labeling experience required; food manufacturer experience, preferred.
• Regulatory expertise, including experience interpreting and applying food labeling regulations to products.
• Demonstrated subject matter expert in at least one specialized area (ex: ingredients, food product development, claims, FDA or USDA labeling regulations, health/nutrition communications, labeling systems or process development).
• Excellent communication skills, and proven ability to build partnerships and work across teams.
• Strong attention to details, organized, and timeline-focused.
• Strong problem-solving and research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with specifications, labeling, artwork/packaging, or nutrient database systems, a plus.

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