Head of Corporate Affairs

Head of Corporate Affairs is responsible for ensuring compliance against applicable regulations & standards, product registration, facilitating regulatory authorities in periodic surveillance, and devise holistic strategies for FCEPL in tandem with CD’s goal of winning in-markets. The job requires strong & close coordination with leadership team (through regulatory committee) and different departments including Marketing, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, and MPAS. Head of Corporate Affairs is also responsible to assist Director Corporate Affairs and internal stakeholders in tackling non-commercial external landscape i.e. food legislation & regulations, nutrition & food safety, relevant external stakeholder engagement / endorsement, positioning FCEPL as thought leader, and category development & amplification to achieve Corporate Affairs Goals in more efficient & effective way. To ensure smooth business operation through stakeholder management Scope of this position is Punjab Province. This includes support to Dairy/Ice Cream Business. Head of Corporate Affairs’ stakeholders include all provincial regulatory authorities, Punjab Government-all relevant provincial ministries (interior, livestock, Food, commerce, women affairs etc.), All Media houses, Federal Government Policy Makers and Police Department along with local district administration (36).

What We Ask:

Educational Qualification

• MBA / BBA or Equivalent or PhD Food Technology or Equivalent
• Having 12+ years of relevant working experience
• Knowledge of Pakistan food regulations and standards

Skills

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong Stakeholder Management Skills
• Administrative and computer literacy

Vacancy Description:

• Ensure compliance against applicable regulations & standards within the entire product portfolio in all aspects (i.e. recipes & end-product composition, labelling, marketing)
• Product registration with regulators and facilitate periodic surveillance
• Share expertise and provide constructive input to help regulators in formulating regulations
• Position FCEPL as part of solution to address NCDs related issues
• Devise holistic strategies for FCEPL in tandem with CD’s goal of winning in-markets
• Proactive engagements with stakeholders (regulators, policymakers, government departments, development partners) for influencing business related government policies/ law and strategies
• Proactive engagements with associations (PDA, PAFI, NAP, PSFST, PMA, PNDS etc.), academia / universities, research centers/labs (i.e. PCSIR), scientific fraternity for effective voice in scientific panels & technical committees
• Create level playing field for demand generation of packaged milk through proactive engagement with academia & scientific community
• Attend conferences/seminars and meetings with regulators, scientific institutions / universities, associations, and development partners for advocacy of FCEPL agenda
• Coordination with internal stakeholders to support the cost reduction through supporting FCEPL dairy development initiatives and supporting product development against applicable regulations
• Work with internal stakeholders (R&D and marketing) to improve recipes and products tailored to NCDs and to ensure FrieslandCampina GNS compliance
• Communicate regulatory information and provide technical assistance & scientific evidence to multiple departments within / outside FCEPL as per requirements
• Manage scientific affairs activities by working with R&D institutions, scientists, and universities through MoUs, internship programs, arranging events (seminars, conferences, expo, workshops, etc.)
• Understand and analyze regional/global/local developments & dynamics in the regulatory areas and report trends to internal stakeholders
• Risk assessment / trackers for regulatory changes, and prepare Regulatory Affairs risk mitigation plan and "Enterprise Risk Assessment (ERA)"
• Monitor and analyze competitive activities and strategy for compliance, ethics and fair-play and report to Regulatory Committee for action/strategy to remove non level playing field
• Compiling and disseminating competitive information within the company to relevant internal stakeholders
• Engage with FBR and other tax authorities to influence tax policy and manage refunds and payments.
• Work closely with local and international NGOs’ for dairy development programs
• Proactively engage all external stakeholders and government agencies on company’s different initiative for community development
• Anticipate issues and make robust plans through proper coordination with government agencies to ensure smooth business operation
• To maintain relations with all Media houses and secure company’s positive image throughout the media industry

What We Offer:

At FrieslandCampina, you'll immerse yourself in a unique, globally connected culture, where collaboration with colleagues across all our businesses is part of daily life. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we’re dedicated to your ongoing development, offering abundant opportunities for hands-on learning. Our informal, friendly environment fosters teamwork with passionate professionals who share your drive for excellence. At FrieslandCampina, we empower you with autonomy and confidence to make a meaningful impact — helping to nourish the world while advancing your career.

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

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