Manager Regulatory Affairs Europe

DKSH; Lyon; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager (REACH Expert) to drive regulatory compliance and strategic alignment for its Specialty Chemicals business across Europe. The role collaborates with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and internal teams to safeguard market access in the EU, UK, and Switzerland.

Based in Europe with flexibility to work from Warsaw, Porto or Miribel, the candidate will lead REACH registrations, monitor evolving regulations, and provide risk-based guidance to commercial and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 5–10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the chemical industry.
• Proven expertise in REACH registrations and European regulations.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage REACH registrations and regulatory dossiers to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Monitor and interpret REACH, CLP, BPR, and other EU regulations to identify risks.
• Provide regulatory guidance to commercial and operations teams for compliant decisions.
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory defense activities.
• Represent DKSH in industry associations and regulatory working groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams across EU/UK/CH markets.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

REACH registrations

Stakeholder management

Regulatory intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

About The Role

The Regulatory Affairs Manager (REACH Expert) is a critical enabler of DKSH's Specialty Chemicals business across Europe, ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment with an evolving chemical regulatory landscape. This role combines REACH dossier management, regulatory intelligence, and cross-functional business partnering to protect and grow DKSH's market access across the European Union, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Operating at a European scope, the role requires close collaboration with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and internal commercial and operational teams across multiple markets.

This role is open to candidates based in Warsaw (Poland), Porto (Portugal) or Miribel (France).

What You Will Deliver

• Manage and maintain REACH registrations and regulatory dossiers to ensure continuous compliance and business readiness
• Monitor and interpret REACH, CLP, BPR, and other European chemical regulations to proactively identify and manage regulatory risk
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the supply chain in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland, safeguarding uninterrupted market access
• Provide regulatory guidance and risk assessments to commercial and operational teams, enabling informed and compliant business decisions
• Support audits, inspections, regulatory defense activities, and process improvements to continuously strengthen the organisation's compliance posture
• Represent DKSH in industry associations and regulatory working groups, building strategic influence and maintaining awareness of regulatory developments

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
• 5 to 10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the chemical industry
• Proven expertise in REACH registrations and European chemical regulations
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is an advantage

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Regulatory Affairs.