Senior Regulatory Affairs, Raw Materials (Hybrid)

dsm-firmenich; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Barcelona, Spain is seeking a Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs for Raw Materials on a hybrid basis. You will evaluate regulatory compliance, qualify suppliers, and encode regulatory data to support global assessments and product development.

Collaboration across procurement, quality, and regulatory teams is essential in this role. The position requires a chemistry/regulatory background, 3+ years in regulatory affairs, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or regulatory field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or a related field, preferably within the food, flavour, or chemical industry, with knowledge of applicable regulations, supplier documentation, and regulatory data management.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and break down complex projects into actionable steps.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritize tasks, follow through on actions, and seek guidance when needed.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Additional languages (e.g., Chinese, Arabic…) are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate regulatory compliance and qualify suppliers for Taste raw materials in alignment with applicable legislation, raw material specifications, business requirements, and company standards, supporting procurement and business continuity.
• Conduct comprehensive regulatory and specification assessments of new Taste raw materials to support their introduction into the raw material portfolio.
• Review and interpret supplier documentation to assess regulatory compliance, identify potential risks or gaps, and support robust regulatory decisions.
• Encode and maintain accurate regulatory information in our system, ensuring data integrity and reliability to support global compliance assessments and business operations.
• Support internal stakeholders by addressing regulatory queries related to raw materials and providing guidance on regulatory requirements, qualification status, and relevant systems.
• Act as an advanced user and subject-matter reference for regulatory systems, supporting their effective use and contributing to the resolution of data and system-related issues.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives involving raw materials, regulatory affairs, systems, and validation processes.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation review

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

dsm-firmenich in Barcelona, Spain is seeking a Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs for Raw Materials on a hybrid basis. You will evaluate regulatory compliance, qualify suppliers, and encode regulatory data to support global assessments and product development.

Collaboration across procurement, quality, and regulatory teams is essential in this role. The position requires a chemistry/regulatory background, 3+ years in regulatory affairs, and strong English communication.