Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Surveillance

Element Solutions Inc; Sant Just Desvern; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc in Spain is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Surveillance to lead global regulatory intelligence, interpretation, and compliance execution. You will identify evolving regulatory developments early, translate them into actionable requirements, and communicate them to the Product Regulatory organization and business stakeholders.

You will build and lead a world-wide team, develop risk-based compliance strategies, oversee registrations and programs, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, chemical compliance, or a related technical function.
• Deep knowledge of global chemical regulations, including REACH, TSCA, GHS, chemical inventories, restrictions, and registration frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or complex global programs.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Surveillance & Intelligence: monitor global regulatory developments and communicate material changes.
• Regulatory Interpretation & Impact Assessment: interpret regulations and assess implications for products and operations.
• Compliance Strategy, Registrations & Programs: develop strategies and oversee registrations and reporting obligations.
• Knowledge Management & Stakeholder Alignment: provide regulatory knowledge updates and training materials.
• Performance, Governance & Continuous Improvement: define KPIs and standardize workflows.
• People Leadership & Capability Development: lead a globally distributed regulatory team.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Leadership & stakeholder management

Analytical & execution capability

Performance & continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or related

Job description

Business Unit: ESI HQ & Other

Division: Finance - Business

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

The Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Surveillance leads the global regulatory intelligence, interpretation, impact assessment, and compliance execution capability for ESI.

The role ensures evolving regulatory developments are identified early, consistently interpreted, translated into actionable requirements, and communicated to the Product Regulatory organization and relevant business stakeholders.

The position leads regulatory registrations and compliance-driven initiatives and develops a technically strong global team that helps protect ESI’s license to operate.

What will you be doing?

Regulatory Surveillance & Intelligence: Lead systematic monitoring of global, regional, and local regulatory developments affecting products, raw materials, manufacturing activities, and markets. Evaluate emerging regulations, policy changes, and regulatory trends and communicate material developments in a timely manner. Maintain a structured surveillance process, regulatory calendar, and knowledge repository.

Regulatory Interpretation & Impact Assessment: Own consistent regulatory interpretation frameworks and act as the escalation point for complex compliance questions. Lead impact assessments to determine implications for products, raw materials, markets, customers, systems, and operations. Translate regulatory complexity into clear obligations, options, risks, and recommended actions.

Compliance Strategy, Registrations & Programs: Develop compliance strategies and mitigation plans for new or changing requirements. Lead or oversee registrations, notifications, reporting obligations, and regulatory-driven remediation programs. Coordinate execution with Regulatory Operations, BU Regulatory Partners, and relevant business functions.

Knowledge Management & Stakeholder Alignment: Provide the main channel for regulatory knowledge updates across Product Regulatory. Develop guidance, training materials, and technical communications. Partner with BU Regulatory Partners to connect regulatory requirements with portfolio and commercialization priorities.

Performance, Governance & Continuous Improvement: Define and monitor KPIs for surveillance timeliness, assessment quality, registration delivery, and compliance execution. Standardize workflows, decision rights, and handoffs and drive continuous improvement based on performance data.

People Leadership & Capability Development: Lead and develop a globally distributed team of regulatory specialists. Build expertise in regulatory intelligence, interpretation, registrations, and compliance strategy. Foster accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Who are You?

• A proactive leader who takes ownership and drives regulatory excellence.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a strong commitment to compliance and accuracy.
• Commercially aware, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions and regions.
• Confident in communicating complex regulatory matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adaptable and resilient in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.

What competencies will you need?

Regulatory Expertise & Risk Management: Expert ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess business impact and compliance risk.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Strong people leadership, influencing, facilitation, and communication skills across levels and regions.

Analytical & Execution Capability: Ability to synthesize complex information into practical recommendations and drive compliant execution.

Performance & Continuous Improvement: Data-driven mindset with strong process governance and continuous improvement capability.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, chemical compliance, or a related technical function.
• Deep knowledge of global chemical regulations, including REACH, TSCA, GHS, chemical inventories, restrictions, and registration frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or complex global programs.

We are Offering...

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions will be recognized and appreciated.

For this role, we are offering a salary starting from €64,036 per annum.

At Element Solutions Inc you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotoes coninuous improvement through cross-functional cultural partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.