Victoria Wilson

Oversee the Regulatory and Scientific Affairs for Nestle Baby Food Portfolio (Gerber) in Canada, ensuring successful product launches in the highly regulated Canadian baby food landscape. Led regulatory efforts to navigate complex regulations and compliance requirements specific to the Canadian market. Integrated nutrition science and regulatory guidance into the total business strategy, driving the product innovation agenda, accelerating growth, and protecting the base business.

• currently the lead for the consultation and assessment of Div 24 and Div 25 Modernization of Foods for Special Dietary Use and Infant Foods as it relates to the Nestle Baby Food portfolio.
• have successfully advocated for the repeal of Standard Container Size Regulations for Infant and Toddler Food, enabling innovation and renovation projects from global affiliates for a more competitive offering in the Canadian market. Monitored and communicated changes in regulatory requirements and industry trends, providing guidance and training to internal teams.
• provided robust business support to enforce compliance for Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOP), Food Product Innovation, and other regulation updates for the Gerber portfolio. Reviewed and approved Social Media, Advertisements, E-commerce, and related marketing collaterals and product brief to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• developed and implemented strategies to address evolving regulatory landscapes, resulting in improved efficiency and compliance. As a strategic business partner, facilitated collaboration with the Confectionery business from concept testing, label development, artwork approval, advertising, claims, e-content, and consumer communication. Championed the successful launch of new businesses in the Confectionery portfolio, including Nature’s Heart and the Chocolatory store, by providing regulatory guidance in brand assessment, claims compliance, and label development.
• provided regulatory risk analysis to the business, offering creative solutions to mitigate known risks and compliance issues to enable flawless product launches. Collaborated with cross-functional teams Marketing, Project Commercialization, Product Development, Quality, Legal, Technical Packaging, and global colleagues to integrate and align regulatory considerations into product development and marketing initiatives.
• worked collaboratively with the Regulatory team to develop cross-agility within the team, enabling flexibility and knowledge cross-pollination across businesses. You have leveraged your expertise as the Canadian Superuser for internal software (Devex/LabelD) for two years, facilitating knowledge transfer within the Regulatory team and providing solutions to cross-functional teams.
• reviewed and approved Product, Raw Material, and Formula Specifications to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with company policies and guidelines. Your work has been instrumental in driving the success of the company’s product portfolio.

Led the Confectionery portfolio’s regulatory efforts, overseen packaging artwork, label copy, nutritional information, and claims substantiation for domestic and imported chocolate products. Played a pivotal role in integrating nutrition science and regulatory guidance into the overall business strategy, contributing to driving product innovation, accelerating growth, and safeguarding the base business.

• actively supported productivity projects by providing label and nutritional assessments, ensuring assessments align with regulatory requirements and business goals. Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, Marketing, Innovation, R&D Product Development, Quality, Legal, and Packaging, ensuring alignment of regulatory considerations with broader business objectives.
• rigorously reviewed and approved Product, Raw Material, and Formula Specifications to guarantee regulatory compliance, upholding company policies and guidelines for the highest standards.
• appointed as the Canadian Champion for the Meridian Regulatory Council, leading efforts to leverage knowledge transfer within the Regulatory team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• successfully managed the Raw Material database, overseeing the review of ingredient specifications for both previous Cadbury and Kraft confectionery products, maintaining accuracy and completeness in alignment with regulatory requirements which has been instrumental in driving the success of the company’s product portfolio.

Played a pivotal role in the Mandatory Nutritional Labelling project to ensure all Cadbury marketed products complied with regulatory requirements, providing crucial expertise to guarantee adherence to nutritional labelling standards. Regulatory and nutrition components of packaging artwork, label copy, nutritional information, and claims substantiation were diligently reviewed and approved, ensuring meticulous compliance with regulatory standards for a diverse range of products. Led the integration of nutrition science and regulatory guidance into the overall business strategy, driving the product innovation agenda, accelerating growth, promoting productivity, and safeguarding the base business through strategic regulatory and nutritional initiatives.

• managed Trident Xtra Care (NHP) brand overseeing the submission of TV and Print Ads to Advertisement Standards Canada (ASC) for approval. Coordination with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) for the review of product brochures and relevant print advertisement materials, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• successfully managed label development for the Green & Blacks Organic chocolate portfolio for the US market, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and branding guidelines. Seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Innovation, R&D Product Development, Quality, Legal, and Packaging, fostering effective communication and alignment of regulatory considerations with business objectives.
• managed the Raw Material database, overseeing the review of ingredient specifications for all Cadbury products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Developed and updated Product Specifications for Industrial Chocolate products, contributing to the accuracy and completeness of regulatory documentation.
• demonstrated proficiency in managing regulatory process within the designated TDMS/Optiva workflow for Canadian Raw Materials approval.

• Led strategic industrial sales management initiatives, driving revenue growth and market expansion for Kerry Ingredients Asia in the Philippines
• Marketed ingredients strategically to deliver comprehensive solutions to the food industry
• Effectively communicated the value propositions of ingredients in addressing industry challenges and meeting customer requirements.

• Provided focused leadership in industrial sales management for Nestle Philippines, contributing to increased market share and revenue.

• Managed key accounts, fostering strong relationships with clients, and driving sales growth for Protein Technologies International in the Philippines.

• Delivered expert technical sales solutions, addressing customer needs and objectives for Edward Keller Phils Inc.