Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

IFF; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Barcelona seeks a Regulatory Affairs professional for the EMEA region to help bring innovative food ingredients to market while navigating EU regulations. You will manage regulatory compliance across portfolios, advise internal teams and customers on labeling, approvals, and market access, and prepare dossiers for EFSA and other authorities.

You'll join a collaborative, international team of eight regulatory specialists, with opportunities to influence business decisions and grow

Qualifications

• Master of Sciences in chemistry, food chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in regulatory affairs within a multinational food ingredients company.
• Solid understanding of EU food legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory submissions to EFSA and interactions with authorities.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly and practically.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory compliance activities within product portfolios and support regional strategies.
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and customers on labeling, approvals, and market access.
• Prepare and submit regulatory dossiers and interact with EFSA and other authorities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with EU food legislation and maintain product authorizations in the EMEA region.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into actionable business guidance.
• Assess regulatory risks and identify opportunities to support growth and innovation.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, quality, and marketing teams to support launches and initiatives.
• Lead regulatory projects in collaboration with regional and global colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in EN

Education

Master of Sciences in chemistry, food chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about science, innovation, and building strong relationships? Do you want to help bring innovative food ingredient solutions to market while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape?

Join our EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Regulatory Affairs team and play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the successful commercialization of food ingredients across the region. You will work closely with colleagues, customers, industry associations, and regulatory authorities to help shape the future of food.

We offer a challenging and rewarding role in a collaborative team of eight regulatory professionals, where you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, influence business decisions, and develop both professionally and personally in a truly international environment.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Manage regulatory compliance activities within assigned product portfolios and support regional regulatory strategies.
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders, and customers on topics such as ingredient approvals, labelling, claims, and market access requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory dossiers, and interact with regulatory authorities, including EFSA and the European Commission.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food legislation and maintain product authorizations across the EMEA region.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and translate complex legislative requirements into practical business guidance.
• Assess regulatory risks and identify opportunities to support business growth and innovation.
• Partner with commercial, technical, quality, and marketing teams to support product launches, customer projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to regulatory projects in collaboration with regional and global colleagues.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Master of Sciences in chemistry, food chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in regulatory affairs preferably within a multinational food ingredients company.
• Solid understanding of EU food legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory submissions to EFSA and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts in a clear and practical manner.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Well-organized with strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working independently while also thriving in cross-functional and international teams.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Why Choose Us?

• A highly collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of food ingredients and international regulatory challenges.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career development.
• A role where your expertise directly supports innovation and business success.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable food system.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingedients business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more