Regulatory Affairs Intern, Summer 2022

At Apeel, we look to nature to help the global food system extend quality, prevent waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.

We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership and Teamwork are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.

Company Background

Since 2012, founder James Rogers has been on a mission to tackle the global Food Waste Crisis with a goal of providing a more sustainable, equitable path forward for the global food system. Apeel is an edible protective layer that extends fruits’ and vegetables’ shelf-life. Apeel-covered fruits and vegetables spoil slower and require less refrigeration, and the plant-derived peel reduces the use of plastic and other products harmful to the planet. Apeel pulls material from the natural skins, peels, seeds, and pulp found on fruits and vegetables, to create the extra protective peel. The thin layer slows down water loss and oxidation, which can help keep those fruits and vegetables from browning and spoiling.

If you are ready for an opportunity to jump in, take ownership, and drive meaningful outcomes in a highly collaborative, communicative, and dynamic environment, we would love to connect with you!

About This Role

The Regulatory Affairs Team is responsible for obtaining and maintaining access to desired commercial markets for Apeel products, which includes ensuring that product claims are accurate and compliant with national food regulatory and consumer advertising standards. We do this work in close coordination with our Product Marketing and Legal Teams. As Apeel expands internationally, we are seeking a motivated Regulatory Affairs Intern who will support the development of a centralized resource to track and manage product marketing claims for Apeel globally.  The program dates for summer 2022 are from June 13th - August 19th (10 weeks). To qualify for this program applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited US college or university and reside within the United States for the duration of the internship.

What You’ll Do

• Work with Regulatory Affairs, Product Marketing, and Legal Teams to assess the landscape of Apeel product claims and recommend an approach to organize claims into a centralized database
• Consolidate existing and in-progress Apeel product claims by country or region, as well as other helpful attributes that will enable easy retrieval and use by teams that utilize Apeel product claims in marketing, sales or other external assets
• Collect stakeholder input from other teams across Apeel who will be users of the centralized database to ensure user needs are considered and addressed
• Roll out the database to relevant Apeel stakeholders, including training other teams to navigate the database and interpret information for their use 
• As time permits, support other global initiatives of the Regulatory Affairs Team related to product approval and regulatory standards conformance 

What You Bring 

• Are currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Curiosity and interest to understand regulatory frameworks and global marketing standards that impact the food industry. 
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
• Proficiency using Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Takes ownership to drive projects and assignments through to prompt and effective completion
• Highly committed to collaborative teamwork
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.