Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Arxada; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Arxada is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist based in Manchester, UK. This part-time position offers a hybrid working model and involves delivering regulatory aspects of critical projects, managing post-submission activities, and providing regulatory expertise across multiple product areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The role demands strong attention to detail, collaborative skills, and knowledge of regulatory frameworks like BPR and REACH.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years experience in Regulatory Affairs within biocides.
• Working knowledge of BPR, CLP, REACH, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with IUCLID and R4BP3.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory aspects of business-critical projects.
• Manage post-submission activities to drive favorable outcomes.
• Provide regulatory expertise to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

IUCLID

R4BP3

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Manchester, UK – hybrid, part‑time)

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist you will play a vital role in 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. Collaborating closely in a matrix environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple product areas while helping Arxada go beyond in delivering sustainable, science‑led solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver regulatory aspects of business‑critical projects such as coordination and submission of EMEA biocidal product and/or active substance dossiers to achieve registrations
• Manage post‑submission activities to drive favorable outcomes, including engagement with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders
• 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 support strategic and technical regulatory objectives
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes and assess their impact on the product portfolio
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative mindset to support broader regulatory team goals

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable working experience
• Minimum 1+ years experience in Regulatory Affairs within biocides
• Working knowledge of BPR, CLP, REACH, and related regulatory frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with IUCLID and R4BP3
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to translate complex regulatory topics for non‑experts
• Proactive, commercially aware, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a matrix environment

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.