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 is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Manchester, UK (hybrid, full time), you will be a vital part of enabling Arxada’s continued growth and market access across the EMEA region. Working within the Microbial Control Solutions business area, you will contribute regulatory expertise that supports business continuity, customer confidence and compliant innovation. By collaborating in a matrix environment, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple product areas and help Arxada deliver sustainable, science-led solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GB22