Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Ecolab; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our European Regulatory Affairs GBS team based in Krakow, Poland. You will work with an international team spanning over 20 nationalities, ensuring compliance for Biocides, Medical Devices and product registrations.

You will manage regulatory data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support EU regulatory projects while contributing to a matrix organization across Europe. Relocation support and hybrid work are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a scientific/technical field.
• 1–3 years of Regulatory Affairs experience or related regulated industry.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and administration in internal regulatory systems and records (e.g., label approvals).
• Lead and/or support local and European Regulatory Affairs projects with timely implementation.
• Prepare and submit national product registrations (Biocides, Medical Devices).
• Gather and review internal data to ensure formal compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific field

Job description

(EU RA Country Network team) The European regulatory country network team of Ecolab plays a key role in ensuring that what we sell our products in each country in compliance with the applicable regulations. We work closely with local sales functions, governmental agencies and trade associations to ensure that changing regulatory landscape benefits our industry and our customers. Our expertise helps provide a customer advantage and protects our brand.

GBS - Regulatory Affairs Specialist

(EU RA Country Network team) The European regulatory country network team of Ecolab plays a key role in ensuring that what we sell our products in each country in compliance with the applicable regulations. We work closely with local sales functions, governmental agencies and trade associations to ensure that changing regulatory landscape benefits our industry and our customers. Our expertise helps provide a customer advantage and protects our brand.

Now we are currently looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our European Regulatory Affairs GBS team based in the Polish headquarters in Krakow. You will be working in an international team with more than 20 different nationalities and diverse country cultures.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Manage compliance and administration activities within Ecolab's internal regulatory systems, supporting registration workflows and maintaining regulatory records (e.g., label approval processes and regulatory databases).
• Lead and/or support local and European Regulatory Affairs projects, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Prepare and submit national product registrations (such as Biocides and Medical Devices).
• Gather and review internal data to ensure formal compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align regulatory requirements and strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate to the European Ecolab Regulatory Affairs (RA) experts on EU regulations such as Product Safety, Transport Classification, Trade Compliance, and Biocides Regulation to support regulatory projects and ensure on time submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline, such as Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in biocides, chemicals, REACH, sustainability regulations or a related regulated industry.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business actions.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Enjoy working in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong digital mindset with the ability to leverage AI-powered tools, automation solutions, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, simplify processes, and enhance productivity.

Job location:

Ecolab Headquarters in Kraków (Poland)

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home).
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression.
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.
• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
• Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).
• Parking space for cars and bikes.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.