Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Arxada is a global leader in specialty chemicals, committed to solving the world's toughest preservation challenges through innovative science. With a legacy of over a century, we strive to develop sustainable solutions that enhance the health and wellbeing of people, extend the life of vital infrastructure, and reduce ecological footprints.

Sustainable preservation is at the heart of our mission. We invest strategically to minimize our environmental impact and help our customers adapt to long-term environmental and social changes by developing cleaner, greener solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regulatory Specialist to join our REACH team. Reporting to the Head of the REACH Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the REACH programme across assigned regulatory jurisdictions and business units. As a hands-on contributor, you will guide business leaders on regulatory strategies, ensuring our products comply with regulations while optimizing market positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Strategy Development: Develop and implement regulatory strategies for product registration and innovation projects, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation.

• Regulatory Approvals: Obtain and maintain regulatory approvals, coordinate study plans, compile, submit, and follow up on registration applications.

• Policy Analysis and Guidance: Provide expert advice on regulatory changes and compliance requirements, and develop strategies to address regulatory opportunities and threats.

• Customer Support: Respond to internal and external customer queries regarding registrations and regulatory information, and provide guidance on regulatory-compliant product marketing initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with regulatory agencies, industrial associations, standards-setting bodies, and industry consortia.

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Commercial, Technical, and Regulatory Teams to ensure cohesive and favorable outcomes for the business.

• Innovation Support: Provide regulatory support for innovation activities, ensuring that new product developments comply with regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree with a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience, or a higher degree with at least 3 years of industrial experience, including 2 years in regulatory affairs for industrial chemicals.

• Expert knowledge of regional/national chemicals regulatory frameworks (EU-REACH, UK-REACH, Turkiye-REACH) and allied regulations (BPR, Cosmetics, Crop Protection Products, GHS, etc.).

• Strong technical expertise in chemistry, efficacy, toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental fate, or risk assessment methodologies.

• Professional integrity and a meticulous approach to work.

• Ability to quickly assimilate and evaluate scientific data.

• High-level understanding of standards and documentation accuracy.

• Strong analytical, planning, and prioritization skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines with attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence at all organizational levels.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.