EMEA Regulatory Strategy Lead – Biocides & Coatings

Arxada; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager in Manchester to shape regulatory strategies for EMEA and lead complex submissions across biocides and chemicals. The role partners with R&D, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure market access and ongoing compliance in a dynamic landscape.

You will coordinate dossiers, interpret regulatory developments, and liaise with authorities to drive registrations while maintaining ISO 9001-aligned processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong expertise in European biocides, chemicals, and classification and labelling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory information provision for internal and external customers.
• Develop and deliver the EMEA regulatory programme for product registrations under EU Biocidal Products Regulation and national approvals.
• Coordinate and prepare dossiers and applications with scientific arguments and data.
• Represent Regulatory Affairs on innovation project teams from early stages.
• Coordinate chemical, efficacy and toxicology studies supporting registrations across EMEA.
• Monitor regulatory opportunities and threats from legislation, NGO activity, and consumer trends.
• Build relationships with industry trade bodies, working groups, and regulators.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory submissions

Stakeholder management

Regulatory analysis

Regulatory communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager in Manchester to shape regulatory strategies for EMEA and lead complex submissions across biocides and chemicals. The role partners with R&D, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure market access and ongoing compliance in a dynamic landscape.

You will coordinate dossiers, interpret regulatory developments, and liaise with authorities to drive registrations while maintaining ISO 9001-aligned processes.