EMEA Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Biocides (Hybrid, UK)

lsi; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada in Manchester, UK, is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support market access across the EMEA region. Hybrid work arrangement, full-time role within the Microbial Control Solutions division.

You will contribute regulatory expertise to ongoing projects and help ensure compliant innovation. The role involves coordinating dossiers, engaging with authorities, advising internal teams, and tracking regulatory changes to protect business continuity and customer confidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
• A minimum of two to three years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within the biocides sector.
• Working knowledge of BPR, CLP, REACH and related regulatory frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with IUCLID and R4BP 3.
• Experience engaging with African regulatory authorities would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear information for non‑expert audiences.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit EMEA biocidal product and/or active substance dossiers to achieve registrations and support business-critical projects
• Manage post-submission activities and engage with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to drive favorable outcomes
• Provide clear regulatory expertise, policy analysis and advice to internal stakeholders and customers
• Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Quality and Product Safety teams to advance strategic and technical regulatory objectives
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their potential impact on the product portfolio and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and a collaborative mindset while contributing to wider regulatory team priorities

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field

Tools

IUCLID

R4BP 3

Job description

Arxada in Manchester, UK, is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support market access across the EMEA region. Hybrid work arrangement, full-time role within the Microbial Control Solutions division.

You will contribute regulatory expertise to ongoing projects and help ensure compliant innovation. The role involves coordinating dossiers, engaging with authorities, advising internal teams, and tracking regulatory changes to protect business continuity and customer confidence.