Hybrid EMEA Biocides Regulatory Affairs Specialist

GB22 Herens UK Bidco Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada in Manchester is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to enable market access across the EMEA region. This hybrid, full-time role collaborates with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Quality and Product Safety to ensure compliant innovation.

You will coordinate dossiers, monitor regulatory developments, and advise internal stakeholders on policy and approvals. A life sciences background with 2–3 years in biocides and IUCLID/R4BP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs within the biocides sector.
• Working knowledge of BPR, CLP, REACH and related 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 for non-experts.
• Proactive, commercially aware with ability to manage multiple priorities 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 knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory analysis

Communication with authorities

Education

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

Tools

IUCLID

R4BP 3

Job description

Arxada in Manchester is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to enable market access across the EMEA region. This hybrid, full-time role collaborates with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Quality and Product Safety to ensure compliant innovation.

You will coordinate dossiers, monitor regulatory developments, and advise internal stakeholders on policy and approvals. A life sciences background with 2–3 years in biocides and IUCLID/R4BP experience is preferred.