Senior Analyst, Regulatory Affairs

IFF; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

IFF in Leiden, Netherlands is seeking a data-driven Regulatory Documentation Specialist to support regulatory activities across global markets. You will manage documentation, data, and submission workflows in a deadline-driven setting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Operations, strong data management skills, and proficiency with MS Office and regulatory systems. This is a hybrid role with collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Food Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Information Management, or related environment.
• Strong experience with data management, documentation control, and regulatory record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, maintenance, and archiving of Food Biosciences regulatory documentation and product registration files.
• Maintain and organize regulatory data, databases, document repositories, and electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate the collection and management of regulatory documentation from cross-functional teams.
• Track product registrations, renewals, regulatory commitments, and submission deadlines across multiple markets.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal quality and regulatory standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives, digitalization projects, and optimization of regulatory systems and workflows.
• Develop and maintain templates, procedures, and best practices for document and data management.
• Work effectively in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Data management

Regulatory Ops

Documentation control

MS Office

SharePoint

Regulatory information systems

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Regulatory information management systems

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a curious and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with data, document management, and deadlines while supporting global regulatory activities?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Leiden, The Netherlands . Be part of an accurate, collaborative, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Support the creation, maintenance, and archiving of Food Biosciences regulatory documentation and product registration files.
• Maintain and organize regulatory data, databases, document repositories, and electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate the collection and management of regulatory documentation from cross-functional teams.
• Track product registrations, renewals, regulatory commitments, and submission deadlines across multiple markets.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal quality and regulatory standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives, digitalization projects, and optimization of regulatory systems and workflows.
• Develop and maintain templates, procedures, and best practices for document and data management.
• Work effectively in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Food Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Information Management, or a related environment.
• Strong experience with data management, documentation control, and regulatory record maintenance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience managing large volumes of information while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and regulatory information management systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and maintain focus in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting regulatory digitalization or document management projects.
• Knowledge of global regulatory registration processes and product lifecycle management.
• A curious mindset with a continuous improvement approach and strong problem-solving skills.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to a strategic global regulatory project with a duration of 1-2 years.
• Exposure to international regulatory processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work alongside experienced regulatory and scientific professionals.
• Dynamic and supportive international work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your regulatory expertise.
• Hybrid working opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.

We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more