Manager Regulatory Specialist - Horizontal Regulations H/F

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Manager Regulatory Specialist - Horizontal Regulations H/F

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Role reports to:

Global Ingredient Management Director

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, France, Normandy, Val-de-Reuil

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Regulatory Affairs Manager – Horizontal Regulations

This position can be based at Issy-les-Moulineaux, France or Reading, United Kingdom. This position is reporting to EMEA Regulatory Science & Advocacy Director.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realise the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role Overview

As Regulatory Affairs Manager – Horizontal Regulations, you will be part of the EMEA Regulatory Science & Advocacy team. You will lead regulatory intelligence and policy

strategy

across horizontal sustainability and chemicals frameworks, shape regional positions, and drive external advocacy.

You play a key role in anticipating regulatory transformation driven by the EU Green Deal and broader sustainability agenda

and translate this into actionable insights to support business strategy, risk management, and long ‑ term competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Regulatory Intelligence & Foresight

• Lead monitoring and interpretation of EU/EMEA horizontal regulations, including EU Green Deal initiatives, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, REACH and CLP revisions, circular economy, eco ‑ design, packaging, waste legislation, and emerging substances of concern.

• Anticipate regulatory trends and identify risks and opportunities impacting materials, formulations, supply chains, operations, and environmental footprint.

• Translate complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders across functions.

• Provide forward ‑ looking analyses to support strategic planning and business readiness.

2.

Regulatory Policy Strategy & Development

• Build regional positions on evolving

horizontal sustainability and chemicals

regulations and

provide

recommendations

to company ‑ wide polic ies .

• Coordinate internal input to public consultations, calls for data

and legislative initiatives.

• Anticipate future regulatory

shifts

impacting

products portfolio

• Integrate EMEA perspectives into global policy platforms and

feed

technical workstreams.

3.

External Advocacy & Representation

• Participate

in

trade associations , technical committees, and expert forums.

• Build constructive relationships with regulatory authorities, scientific committees, and institutional stakeholders.

• Promote science ‑ based

and

pragmatic regulatory approaches.

4.

Internal Leadership & Alignment

• Serve as a key reference for R&D, Safety,

Product Resiliency , Quality, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, and Corporate Affairs.

• Communicate complex regulatory changes clearly and pragmatically.

• Provide robust impact assessments and recommendations to support

decision ‑ mak ers .

• Strengthen organizational readiness for future requirements and compliance obligations.

Qualifications

• Relevant

bachelor’s degree

or higher

in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs,

Public Policy

or related fields.

• Strong knowledge of EU sustainability and chemicals legislation (REACH, CLP, circularity frameworks, packaging rules, environmental reporting).

• Minimum

10

years of experience in regulatory affairs, public policy

and

relevant technical forums.

• Proven ability to interpret scientific and regulatory information for diverse stakeholders.

• Strong external engagement and ability to influence within associations or expert groups.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross functional leadership skills.

• Fluency in English.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Benefit Package
  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
  • Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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