Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager NOE

Beiersdorf AG; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Discounts on products

25 days holiday

Free head office parking

Job summary

Beiersdorf AG in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Northern Europe. You will lead Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs across seven Northern European markets, ensuring regulatory compliance, product quality and continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement QM and RA strategies, drive supply chain compliance, lead a team of three specialists, and contribute as a member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three subject matter experts, fostering engagement and high performance.
• Develop and implement QM and RA strategies across Northern Europe to ensure compliance and quality.
• Provide regulatory leadership across cosmetics, medical devices, and medicines within the region.
• Oversee supplier assessments, audits, and quality agreements; manage product release processes and CAPA activities.
• Collaborate with regional and global QM & RA colleagues to share best practices.

Skills

Quality Management

Process improvement

Regulatory experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

People leadership

Job description

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

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin and Elastoplast.

As Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Northern Europe you will lead Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs across seven Northern European markets, ensuring regulatory compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Develop and implement QM and RA strategies, drive supply chain compliance, lead a team of three specialists, and contribute as a member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team.

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.