Regulatory Affairs Specialist

About This Role

This role involves ensuring that the company's ingredients and products meet regulatory requirements across various markets and applications. The specialist will work closely with R&D, engineering, and commercial teams to navigate regulatory frameworks, develop compliance strategies, and support the commercialization of new ingredients. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape regulatory processes and contribute directly to product development and commercial expansion within a growing biotechnology company.

Responsibilities

• Assess regulatory requirements for ingredients used in cosmetics, personal care, and food applications
• Develop regulatory strategies to support new product introductions and market access across Europe and other international markets
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, technical dossiers, safety information, and product compliance documentation
• Support ingredient registrations, regulatory submissions, and product classifications where applicable
• Work with relevant regulatory frameworks, including EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC), REACH, and applicable EU food ingredient legislation
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to incorporate regulatory considerations into product development from an early stage
• Support the commercial team with customer enquiries regarding regulatory compliance, product specifications, and technical documentation
• Establish and improve internal regulatory processes as the product portfolio and commercial activities grow

Requirements

• University degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Professional experience in regulatory affairs within cosmetics, personal care, food ingredients, or specialty chemicals
• Good knowledge of European regulatory frameworks relevant to cosmetics, personal care, or food ingredients
• Experience preparing regulatory documentation and supporting product registrations, compliance assessments, or market introductions
• An understanding of chemical ingredients, raw materials, or biotechnology-based products
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with scientific, technical, and commercial stakeholders

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with EU Cosmetics Regulation, REACH, EFSA requirements, or Novel Food Regulation
• Experience supporting the commercialization of new ingredients or products
• Experience working in a biotechnology, specialty chemicals, or ingredient manufacturing company
• Experience working with regulatory requirements across multiple European markets

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and commercial professionals