Regulatory Affairs Manager

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 a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Location: Manchester (UK), Barcelona (Spain) or Hannover (Germany)

As a Regulatory Affairs Manager within our Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) Paints & Coatings business, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and growing our business across the EMEA region. You will partner with commercial, R&D, and regulatory colleagues to shape regulatory strategies that secure market access, maintain compliance, and support innovation in a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for a regulatory professional who thrives on collaboration, enjoys influencing strategic decisions, and is motivated to drive results through scientific excellence and regulatory expertise. Drawing on Arxada's values of collaboration, grit, decisive action, and going beyond, you will help position our products for long-term success while navigating complex regulatory challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 environment.
• 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

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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