Zürich Metropolitan Area
Master’s candidate in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs at the University of Galway and ATU (Year 1 GPA: 83%) and concurrently pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Public Governance at ETH Zürich, with a PhD in Nutrigenomics from Trinity College Dublin, a postgraduate qualification in Education, and Qualified Teacher Status from the University of Surrey. Complemented by 20+ years of global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs leadership in FMCG, this foundation underpins a career spanning science, regulatory strategy, policy, evidence generation, and commercially aligned leadership across complex international portfolios. Senior executive with deep expertise in scientific affairs, regulatory strategy, labelling, claims and policy combined with strong commercial acumen to enable compliant growth and protect business value. Proven influence on EU and global policy through engagement with national and international bodies, shaping and advancing public health and regulatory outcomes. Experienced member of global R&D leadership teams, helping shape the future of FMCG portfolios through science-led innovation, governance, and risk-based decision-making. Known for leading large, diverse, high-performing international teams and for translating complex scientific and regulatory complexity into clear, actionable insight for senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Leading the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs agenda. - Scientific Affairs is responsible for the strategic development and advancement of science-based issue management and advocacy. This includes developing regulations such as sustainable food systems, food contact materials, recycling claims and p'king, food safety & hygiene regulations, unlocking future technologies, additives + flavourings, nutr and health policy, FIC... - Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the compliance of regulations, identifying breakthrough claims and communications and formulation approaches. - Responsible to deliver a robust Data + Digital agenda to ensure MDLZ are fit for future - Responsible to deliver regulatory services for World Travel Retail + Imports & Exports - A member of the several business leadership teams, managing and mentoring 100+ colleagues.
Scientific Affairs concentrates on external policy development and issues management, influencing and strategy development related to science, nutrition and regulatory initiatives. Covering topics such as Labelling & Technologies, Nutrition, Ingredients & Health, Food Safety Management, Standards & Certificates, Sustainability & Food Contact Materials. Responsible for categories such as Chocolate, Bakery, Gum & Candy and Meals & Powdered Beverages.
Leads the development and execution of the Nestle CPW Nutrition Science Strategies to deliver claimable benefits for this business against key consumer need states.
• Responsible for establishing a nutrition strategy and vision for breakfast cereals to help drive top line growth • Lead responsibility for nutrition, science and regulatory opportunities across the innovation pipeline that is grounded in consumer and customer insights • Leveraging consumer insights to ensure their vision is transferred to tangible ideas that remains true to science and business needs • Working with the cross-functional teams to deliver the total product offering for consumers in the most efficient and effective manner for the business • Leading technology development teams to generate capabilities relevant to consumer needs and future innovation trends • Leading the scientific research and publishing peer-reviewed scientific literature. • In conjunction with Legal and Marketing, advises on issue management and grey-area communications in a fast streamlined manner to ensure speed to market • Represents the company at external meetings, meetings with parent companies, Trade Associations and professional organisations
• Key subject lead for cereal and snack nutrition by understanding key consumer insights, brand equity tools, market intelligence, science, future trends & regulations in nutrition and health • Key operational contact for Adults, Moms, Kids and Teens Brands and Kellogg Masterbrand by influencing and aligning country nutritionists, seeking input to ensure we meet consumers expectations. • Lead technical and commercial nutrition expertise for innovation and renovation projects through the stage-gate process. • Building scientific dossiers for submission through the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation. • Liaising, networking and influencing National Government experts, EU officials, academic and industry scientists to support the Kellogg European nutrition & regulatory agenda
‘Investigating synergy between Genotype and behavioural Phenotype in the maintenance of Energy Balance in Children aged 5 – 12 years’ • Recruiting & organisation of a large human clinical trial across Scotland • Collection of human data and biological samples. • Statistical analyses of study data using SPSS V12. • Assisting in report writing to highlight key accomplishments and findings of the study