EMEA Regulatory Affairs Manager – Biocides & Coatings

Arxada; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to shape regulatory strategies across the EMEA region. You will lead dossier preparation, engage with authorities, and translate complex science into practical business guidance for internal and external stakeholders.

The role calls for strong experience in European biocides and chemicals, plus excellent communication and stakeholder management within a matrix organization. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Strong expertise in European biocides, chemicals, and classification and labelling regulations
• Experience developing regulatory strategies and managing complex regulatory submissions within a regulated industry.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex scientific and regulatory data and translate it into practical business recommendations
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a matrix organization
• Experience engaging with regulatory agencies, authorities, trade associations, or industry task forces
• Fluent English and a collaborative, customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision and interpretation of regulatory and product safety information for internal and external customers, translating regulatory developments into clear, commercially focused guidance
• Develop and deliver the EMEA regulatory programme for product registrations at EU Biocidal Products Regulation and national approval levels, maintaining compliance with applicable legislation
• Build robust product regulatory strategies and lead the coordination, preparation and submission of dossiers and applications, including scientific arguments and projects that generate new scientific data
• Represent Regulatory Affairs on innovation project teams, providing early-stage assessments and clear regulatory direction throughout the product development lifecycle
• Coordinate and compile chemical, efficacy and toxicology studies supporting registrations across EMEA, working effectively with suppliers, competitors and industry task forces
• Monitor regulatory opportunities and threats arising from legislation, NGO activity and consumer trends, drawing on strong expertise in relevant EU regulations
• Build collaborative relationships with industry trade bodies, working groups, consortia and regulatory authorities, and manage external regulatory consulting support where required
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with applicable ISO 9001 processes, procedures and instructions

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Regulatory strategy

Communication

EU regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Chemistry

Tools

Dossier submission software

Regulatory databases

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to shape regulatory strategies across the EMEA region. You will lead dossier preparation, engage with authorities, and translate complex science into practical business guidance for internal and external stakeholders.

The role calls for strong experience in European biocides and chemicals, plus excellent communication and stakeholder management within a matrix organization. Fluency in English is required.