Head of Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d)

EPM Scientific; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead a global regulatory function within a well-established manufacturer. You will own the regulatory strategy, build a global framework, and ensure ongoing compliance as regulations evolve.

You will lead a team, interact with cross-functional units including R&D, procurement, and product management, and represent the company on committees and with regulatory authorities. Fluency in English and German is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Master’s in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs or Product Stewardship in chemicals, materials, adhesives, coatings, polymers, or similar manufacturing.
• Experience leading people or teams, either as a line manager or via functional leadership.
• Strong knowledge of chemicals legislation, product safety, product liability, and occupational/environmental regulations.
• Fluent English, with German at an advanced level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Regulatory Affairs team as both functional and line manager.
• Build and develop a global framework for managing regulatory topics across the business.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations (REACH, CLP, and global equivalents).
• Monitor regulatory developments to spot risks early and turn them into actions.
• Develop and implement business-specific compliance strategies.
• Create, maintain and control product regulatory information and documentation.
• Run regulatory training and audits across the organisation.
• Collaborate with Safety, Health, Environment & Quality, R&D, Product Development, Procurement, Sustainability and Product Management.
• Represent the business on internal and external industry committees, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Structured working

English and German proficiency

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Master’s in a relevant field

Job description

About the opportunity

This is a chance to shape regulatory strategy, not just follow the rules. You'll take ownership of the Regulatory Affairs function at a well-established global manufacturer. You'll lead the team, build a global regulatory structure, and play a key part in keeping the business compliant as regulation keeps changing.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing the Regulatory Affairs team, as both functional and line manager
• Building and developing a global framework for managing regulatory topics across the business
• Making sure the business complies with national and international regulations, especially chemicals legislation such as REACH, CLP and global equivalents
• Monitoring regulatory developments to spot risks early and turn them into clear actions
• Developing and putting in place business-specific compliance strategies
• Creating, maintaining and controlling product regulatory information and documentation
• Running regulatory training and audits across the organisation
• Working closely with Safety, Health, Environment & Quality, R&D and Product Development, Procurement, Sustainability and Product Management
• Representing the business on internal and external industry committees, and with customers and regulatory authorities

What they're looking for

• A PhD in Chemistry or a master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• 5+ years' experience in Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs or Product Stewardship, ideally in chemicals, materials, adhesives, coatings, polymers or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience leading people or teams, whether as a line manager or through clear functional leadership
• Strong knowledge of chemicals legislation, product safety, product liability, and occupational and environmental regulations
• A strategic thinker and confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels
• A structured way of working and confidence using digital tools and regulatory systems
• Fluent English, plus German at an advanced level or higher
  

Head of Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d)

About the opportunity

This is a chance to shape regulatory strategy, not just follow the rules. You'll take ownership of the Regulatory Affairs function at a well-established global manufacturer. You'll lead the team, build a global regulatory structure, and play a key part in keeping the business compliant as regulation keeps changing.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing the Regulatory Affairs team, as both functional and line manager
• Building and developing a global framework for managing regulatory topics across the business
• Making sure the business complies with national and international regulations, especially chemicals legislation such as REACH, CLP and global equivalents
• Monitoring regulatory developments to spot risks early and turn them into clear actions
• Developing and putting in place business-specific compliance strategies
• Creating, maintaining and controlling product regulatory information and documentation
• Running regulatory training and audits across the organisation
• Working closely with Safety, Health, Environment & Quality, R&D and Product Development, Procurement, Sustainability and Product Management
• Representing the business on internal and external industry committees, and with customers and regulatory authorities

What they're looking for

• A PhD in Chemistry or a master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• 5+ years' experience in Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs or Product Stewardship, ideally in chemicals, materials, adhesives, coatings, polymers or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience leading people or teams, whether as a line manager or through clear functional leadership
• Strong knowledge of chemicals legislation, product safety, product liability, and occupational and environmental regulations
• A strategic thinker and confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels
• A structured way of working and confidence using digital tools and regulatory systems
• Fluent English, plus German at an advanced level or higher
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Head of Regulatory, Regualtory Affairs, Chemicals