Product Regulatory Specialist

Role Overview

Product Regulatory Specialist (M/F) on a permanent contract. The position reports to the Global Head of the Product Safety Department and will be based at our Lisses site (France).

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Strategy and Governance
  • Define and implement the global regulatory strategy for chemical products.
  • Anticipate regulatory changes and assess their business impact (risk and opportunity analysis).
  • Develop and deploy harmonized global regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Act as the key regulatory reference and advisor for senior management and governance bodies.
• Global Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance of substances and formulations with major chemical regulations, including REACH/CLP (Europe), TSCA (United States), UK REACH, China MEE Order No.12, K-REACH (Korea), Chemical Substances Control Law (Japan), and other local regulations.
  • Oversee substance registrations, notifications, technical dossiers, and related updates.
  • Ensure global compliance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and product labeling.
• Business and Industrial Support
  • Support new product development, innovation, and reformulation projects.
  • Advise commercial teams on claims, restrictions of use, and market access requirements.
  • Contribute to make‑or‑buy decisions, raw material strategies, and supply chain security.
  • Manage regulatory impacts related to supplier changes or manufacturing site transfers.
  • Ensure EHS Master data compliance and creation in ERP systems.
• Global Coordination
  • Coordinate regional regulatory leads and external partners (consultants, Only Representatives, laboratories).
  • Build regulatory capabilities across the organization through internal training and knowledge sharing.
• External Representation and Regulatory Intelligence
  • Represent the company with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and working groups.
  • Implement a structured global regulatory intelligence process and ensure effective internal communication.
  • Participate in public consultations and contribute to influencing regulatory developments where appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Education : Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Toxicology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent. Formal training or certification in Regulatory Affairs is a plus.
• Experience : >3 years’ experience in chemical regulatory affairs in an international environment.
• Technical & Professional Knowledge : Strong expertise in international chemical regulations; solid understanding of toxicology, risk assessment, and sustainability-related challenges; ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational and strategic business decisions.
• Soft skills : Strong communication and influencing skills at senior management level; business-oriented mindset, pragmatic approach; high level of analytical thinking, rigor, and prioritization; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in complex, multicultural environments.
• Languages : Fluent English mandatory.