Senior Regulatory Specialist - Biocides

ecolab; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation support

Learning & development

Private medical care

Stock purchase

Job summary

Ecolab in Kraków, Poland seeks a Senior Regulatory Specialist (f/m/d) to lead EU biocidal product authorizations. You will develop regulatory strategies, manage cross-functional projects, and prepare EU dossiers defending submissions to authorities.

You’ll provide risk-based regulatory guidance, monitor EU legislation, and advise on business impact to support growth. International collaboration across Europe strengthens portfolio access and compliance.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology or related discipline).
• 3-5 years of experience with the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 and/or other European chemical regulations such as REACH.
• Proven project leadership experience in a regulated environment with a strong track record of delivering complex regulatory projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity while providing pragmatic, business-oriented regulatory solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing activities effectively.
• Strategic mindset and ability to assess the business impact of emerging regulatory developments.
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies for EU biocidal product authorizations and approvals, balancing compliance requirements with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional regulatory projects and coordinate internal stakeholders, external consultants, and business partners to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare, submit, and defend EU authorization dossiers, including managing responses to regulatory authorities and supporting regulatory negotiations.
• Provide risk-based regulatory guidance and recommend mitigation strategies to support business decision-making and commercial growth.
• Review and ensure compliance of internal data, study reports, supplier agreements, and supporting documentation with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, communicate, and implement changes to EU biocides legislation, guidance, and regulatory practices.
• Provide regulatory intelligence, business impact assessments, and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted regulatory advisor to business partners, supporting innovation, portfolio management, and market access initiatives.

Skills

PhD/MSc in Life Sciences

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory strategy

Communication

Ambiguity management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Education

PhD or MSc in Natural or Life Sciences

Job description

Senior Regulatory Specialist (f/m/d) - Biocides

Location: Krakow, Poland

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies for EU biocidal product authorizations and approvals, balancing compliance requirements with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional regulatory projects and coordinate internal stakeholders, external consultants, and business partners to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare, submit, and defend EU authorization dossiers, including managing responses to regulatory authorities and supporting regulatory negotiations.
• Provide risk-based regulatory guidance and recommend mitigation strategies to support business decision-making and commercial growth.
• Review and ensure compliance of internal data, study reports, supplier agreements, and supporting documentation with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, communicate, and implement changes to EU biocides legislation, guidance, and regulatory practices.
• Provide regulatory intelligence, business impact assessments, and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted regulatory advisor to business partners, supporting innovation, portfolio management, and market access initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology or related discipline).
• 3-5 years of experience with the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 and/or other European chemical regulations such as REACH.
• Proven project leadership experience in a regulated environment with a strong track record of delivering complex regulatory projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity while providing pragmatic, business-oriented regulatory solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing activities effectively.
• Strategic mindset and ability to assess the business impact of emerging regulatory developments.
• Fluent in English

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.