Director Regulatory Compliance

North Search Talent Powerhouse; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international consultancy, North Search, is seeking a Regulatory Director for a major FMCG client in Europe. The role involves overseeing the Regulatory Affairs function, driving compliance, managing team development, and fostering strategic partnerships while ensuring adherence to EU regulations. Candidates need significant regulatory experience in the food industry along with strong leadership skills and proficiency in English.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive regulatory experience in the food industry.
• Significant leadership experience in a multinational role.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Regulatory Affairs function across Europe.
• Oversee compliance for raw materials and finished goods specifications.
• Engage with regulatory authorities and industry associations.

Conocimientos

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Risk Management

Strategic Partnerships

Regulatory Trends Monitoring

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science

Certification in Regulatory Affairs

Descripción del empleo

North Search is a leading international talent consultancy, partnering with organizations across rapidly changing sectors to deliver outstanding talent and innovative leadership. We are excited to announce a unique opportunity with one of Europe’s foremost FMCG groups.

The Regulatory Director is responsible for leading and developing the Regulatory Affairs function across the European region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk, and enabling business growth by leveraging an evolving regulatory landscape. The incumbent will guide cross-functional teams on compliance matters related to raw materials, formulation, product claims, and finished goods specifications, while fostering strategic partnerships with external regulatory bodies and industry groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing Regulatory team, fostering capability development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Lead all local and regional regulatory activities in alignment with the company guidelines.
• Develop and execute long-range strategic direction for the Regulatory function in support of business goals.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for raw materials, finished goods specifications, claims, labelling, and trade law across the region.
• Ensure “Right First Time” documentation of finished goods specifications and raw material compliance.
• Prepare customer-facing technical documentation that is accurate, timely, and compliant with EU regulations.
• Proactively monitor regulatory trends, changes, and competitor intelligence in the EU region, communicating key insights to global stakeholders.
• Develop sound regulatory strategies and risk mitigation plans aligned with product portfolios and innovation pipelines.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries from customers with speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Engage and build partnerships with regulatory authorities, government agencies, NGOs, industry associations, and lobby groups to shape and anticipate regulatory developments.
• Drive process simplification and standardization by leveraging digital tools and IT systems for regulatory documentation, licenses, and compliance workflows.
• Supervise and develop regional Regulatory team members with responsibility for recruitment, performance management, training, and development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Expert knowledge of EU and regional food regulations is essential.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive regulatory experience in the food industry.
• Significant leadership experience in a multinational role.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an asset.

North Search and our client are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from professionals of all gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities. Take your career to the next level—apply or contact us for more information.