Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Packaging

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry seeks a Regulatory Compliance Specialist for a short-term contract. The role involves ensuring compliance with international standards for temperature-controlled packaging across pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or related fields and expertise in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science or Regulatory Affairs required.
• Hands-on experience in developing compliance tools and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging materials comply with regulations like REACH and CLP.
• Develop tools for Supply Chain compliance.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Understanding of Chemical Regulations

Database Development

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Packaging Science

Degree in Regulatory Affairs

Tools

SAP

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist – Packaging, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Peli BioThermal

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

As a Product Compliance Specialist the key focus is to ensure Peli BioThermal packaging products meet all applicable European and international regulatory and environmental standards. This role will ensure compliance with global industry requirements, particularly for temperature-controlled packaging used in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, and healthcare sectors.

What you'll do:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure packaging materials comply with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., REACH, CLP, California Proposition 65, TSCA, EU 2019/1021 Organic Pollutants, PFAS, MCCP, GHS).

• Create a database or tool that enables Supply Chain and Sustainability teams to track material and supplier compliance

• Prepare certificates of compliance and declarations of conformity when needed

• Conduct regulatory and environmental risk assessments for materials.

• Evaluate supplier compliance documentation, including materials traceability, chemical content (e.g., SVHC, PFAS), and sustainability certifications.

• Assist in developing SOPs and best practices for product regulatory compliance

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science or Regulatory Affairs

• Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations

• Hands-on experience in developing tools, dashboards and databases to allow other departments confirm compliance for specific material/supplier

• Working knowledge of SAP

This is a short term contract (3-6 months) and can be based 100% remote.