Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager Noe

BEIERSDORF; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Pension plan

Car allowance

Private medical

Life insurance

Critical illness

Product discounts

Hybrid working

Holiday buy/sell

Parking

Job summary

Beiersdorf UK Ltd. is seeking a senior Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs leader to drive strategy and ensure compliance across Northern Europe. You will lead the QMS, oversee supplier quality and product releases, and manage regulatory registrations and UK/EU changes.

You will coach a small team of three SMEs, promote cross-functional collaboration, and align regional activities with global standards, while delivering continuous improvement and excellence in quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management and process improvement.
• Strong process mapping and optimisation capabilities.
• UK/EU regulatory experience or transferable regulatory knowledge.
• Proven project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead a team and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QM and RA strategies across Northern Europe in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed global best practices across the business.
• Promote awareness and understanding of quality and regulatory requirements throughout the organisation.
• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including SOP implementation, training, and compliance monitoring.
• Oversee supplier assessments, audits, quality agreements, and approvals for logistics and value-added service providers.
• Manage product release processes, CAPA activities, and on-shelf quality monitoring.
• Monitor and interpret UK and EU regulatory changes, leading implementation across Supply Chain and wider business functions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three subject matter experts, fostering engagement and high performance.
• Collaborate with regional and global QM & RA colleagues to share best practice and ensure alignment.

Skills

Quality Management

Process mapping

Regulatory experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

People leadership

Job description

Contract Type:

Unlimited / Full-Time

Country / City:

United Kingdom / Birmingham

Company:

Beiersdorf UK Ltd.

Job Function:

Quality Management

Your Tasks

Strategy & Compliance

• Develop and implement QM and RA strategies across Northern Europe, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed global best practices across the business.
• Promote awareness and understanding of quality and regulatory requirements throughout the organisation.

Quality Management

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including SOP implementation, training, and compliance monitoring.
• Oversee supplier assessments, audits, quality agreements, and approvals for logistics and value-added service providers.
• Manage product release processes, quality documentation, CAPA activities, and on-shelf quality monitoring.
• Support the implementation of global quality standards and coordinate annual quality-focused initiatives.

Regulatory Affairs

• Provide regulatory leadership across cosmetics, medical devices, and medicines within the region.
• Ensure compliance of products, promotional materials, packaging artwork, and advertising claims.
• Manage product registrations and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities.
• Monitor and interpret UK and EU regulatory changes, leading implementation across Supply Chain and wider business functions.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three subject matter experts, fostering engagement, capability growth, and high performance.
• Drive succession planning, knowledge sharing, process automation, and operational efficiencies to strengthen team effectiveness.

Supply Chain Leadership

• Contribute to the development and delivery of Supply Chain strategy and business objectives as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global QM & RA colleagues to share best practice and ensure alignment.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and end-to-end thinking to deliver effective business solutions.

Your Profile

• Experience in Quality Management and process improvement
• Process mapping and optimisation expertise
• UK and/or EU regulatory experience or transferable regulatory knowledge
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Risk management experience
• People leadership and team development capability

Additional information

At Beiersdorf, we see you as a person - far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide the flexibility and support you need for your professional and personal success through our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer!

• We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions)
• Defined contribution pension
• Car allowance
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Critical illness
• Discounts on products
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (buy & sell holiday)
• Free head office parking

At Beiersdorf, we believe that every individual brings unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths that deserve to be valued and celebrated. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to be themselves, thrive in their role, and work in ways that enable them to succeed. Through flexibility, understanding, accessibility, and meaningful support, we aim to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, heard, and able to reach their full potential.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process to support you.