Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Polinyà; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L. is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support EU compliance and digital transformation initiatives across Europe.

Based in Polinyà, Spain, the role combines regulatory stewardship with data-driven optimization of regulatory processes, leveraging tools like Excel, Power BI, IUCLID, and Chemmate to drive efficiency and data quality. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate regulatory requirements into practical

Formación

• University degree in chemistry or a related field with experience using digital regulatory systems.
• Experience in regulatory affairs within chemicals, coatings, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of EU REACH, CLP and product stewardship.
• Advanced Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Chemmate, IUCLID, SQL.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with EU chemical regulations through regulatory stewardship and data management.
• Manage regulatory data in Chemmate, IUCLID, and other platforms; develop reports and dashboards.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions for product development and reformulation.
• Evaluate regulatory processes and identify efficiency improvements via digital tools and automation.
• Collaborate with regions to harmonize regulatory practices and support digital transformation.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

University degree in Chemistry or related field

Data-related field

Herramientas

Chemmate

IUCLID

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Descripción del empleo

## Regulatory Affairs SpecialistApplyremote type: Not Remotelocations: Polinyà, Spain: MERU CEDEX, France: Gdansk, Poland: Poland: Pinneberg, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 29, 2026 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8439**You Speak Up to Share Opportunities for Improvement and Drive Change? Would you like to thrive in a collaborative and professional work environment? If yes, come and join us!**At Hempel, we work to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. Compliance, product stewardship, and responsible chemical management are essential to how we develop, manufacture, and market our products globally.We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist who is naturally curious about digital transformation initiatives, innovative ways of working and uses critical thinking to identify opportunities for process optimization, continuous improvement, and increased business value.Working within our Global Regulatory Affairs team, you will help shape more efficient, data-driven, and scalable regulatory processes while ensuring continued compliance with chemical regulations.This is a hybrid role based in Europe, with close collaboration across functions and regions.**Do You Want to Work in an Environment Where Every Voice Is Valued and Respected? Are you excited by the opportunity to work on digital transformation key projects? If So, Keep Reading.****Key task and Responsibilities*** Ensure compliance with EU chemical regulations (REACH, CLP, and related legislation) through effective regulatory stewardship, accurate data management, and robust compliance processes.* Manage and maintain regulatory data in systems such as Chemmate, IUCLID, and other digital platforms, while developing and enhancing reports, dashboards, and tracking tools using Excel, Power BI, SQL, and internal Regulatory Affairs systems.* Apply critical thinking to conduct regulatory assessments and support product development, reformulation, and change management activities, translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.* Evaluate existing Regulatory Affairs processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and user experience through digital tools, automation, and streamlined ways of working.* Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to harmonize regulatory practices, support the digital transformation of Regulatory Affairs, and represent Hempel in relevant industry associations.**Do You Dream of Working in a Culture of Inclusion, Transparency, and Support? Here’s what it takes to become our next team member.*** A university degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data-related Scientific Fields, or a similar discipline, combined with experience working with digital regulatory systems, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.* Experience in Regulatory Affairs within the chemicals, coatings, or manufacturing industry, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical and effective business processes.* Solid knowledge of European chemical legislation, particularly EU REACH, CLP, and product stewardship, coupled with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to regulatory challenges.* Advanced skills in Excel (including structured data management, pivot tables, and formulas); experience with Power BI, Chemmate, IUCLID, SQL, or similar digital and reporting tools is a strong advantage.* Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a continuous improvement mindset and an interest in leveraging digital solutions to enhance efficiency, data quality, and business value.* Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage**Sounds like a match?**Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.Application due2026-07-29Seniority LevelAssociateJob FunctionsInformation Technology, LegalIndustryChemicals*At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.* *We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.* *At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.*