Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Health Science 
Job title: Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Intern 
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid 

A little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for Boost, Nature’s Bounty, Vital Proteins, Garden of Life, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. 

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Summary 
We are looking for a Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Intern based at our North York location for the months of May to August 2025. This role at Nestlé Health Science will provide support to the Natural Health Products platforms on various regulatory and compliance projects. Responsibilities include assisting with government submissions, product registrations, conducting claims assessments, and contributing to the development of new digital tools. This internship offers valuable experience in the field, allowing interns to gain practical knowledge and skills in regulatory affairs while working closely with experienced professionals.

A day in the life of a Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Intern
As a Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Intern, your responsibilities will include working on compliance for both external regulations and internal Nestle policies and standards, conducting claims assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and Nestle internal claims standards, and reviewing communication and advertising materials for compliance.

You will also be:

• Assisting with local Innovation and Renovation (I&R) projects to support Canadian market launches.
• Assisting the RSA team to ensure compliance of finished products, labels and product related communication and registrations. 
• Assisting in various projects within the RSA group and related functions.

What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will need to be passionate, tenacious, results focused and really enjoy working in a highly energetic and exciting environment.

You will also:

• Currently enrolled in a gradudate or undergraduate program in science, or relevant field such as pharmacy, nutrition, herbal medicine, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong interest in natural health products and a desire to learn more about the industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for natural health products is preferred. 
• Experience in regulatory affairs or the food and beverage industry is preferred.  
• Familiarity with the Food and Drugs Act and Food and Drugs Regulatory is preferred. 
• Strong understanding of at least one of the regulatory related topics such as food safety, consumer information, nutrition & health, additives, or quality.  
• Exceptional organizational & efficiency skills – ability to organize work, multi-task, create detailed plans, monitor progress, follow-up and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and is proactive; ability to work independently, anticipate needs and be forward-thinking. Assertive with the ability to adapt to change.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Regulatory career you’ve always wanted. 

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships 

What you need to know
Applications close on November 11, 2024. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 
 
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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