Manager Regulatory Affairs Europe

DKSH Management Ltd.; Lyon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Management Ltd. is seeking a Manager Regulatory Affairs Europe to lead REACH registrations and regulatory dossiers across Europe, the UK, and Switzerland.

The role involves collaborating with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and internal teams to protect and grow DKSH’s market access. The candidate will manage dossiers, monitor evolving regulations, and provide guidance to commercial and operations teams while coordinating with multiple markets including France, Poland, Portugal,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• 5–10 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; additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain REACH registrations and regulatory dossiers to ensure compliance and business readiness.
• Monitor and interpret REACH, CLP, BPR, and other European regulations to identify and manage regulatory risk.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the EU, UK and Switzerland to safeguard market access.
• Provide regulatory guidance and risk assessments to commercial and operational teams.
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory defense activities to strengthen compliance posture.
• Represent DKSH in industry associations and regulatory groups to maintain regulatory awareness.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

REACH registrations

Regulatory intelligence

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

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Title: Manager Regulatory Affairs Europe

Location: Lyon, FR

Global Business Unit: PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

Job Function: Regulatory Services

Requisition Number: 243174

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.

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