Global Regulatory Strategy Specialist

Solenis; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,249,000 - 1,831,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health + wellness benefit

Professional development opportunities

15 days paid time off

Competitive salary and bonuses

Ability to work remotely

Job summary

Solenis seeks a Global Regulatory Strategy Specialist to drive regulatory intelligence and advocacy across markets worldwide.

You will bridge Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Innovation, Sustainability, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams to advance regulatory strategy, risk management, and governance globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, regulatory strategy, government affairs, environmental compliance, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting global chemical, specialty chemical, cleaning, water treatment, biocide, or industrial product portfolios preferred.
• Working knowledge of global chemical regulations such as REACH, CLP/GHS, TSCA, CEPA, UK REACH, and K-REACH.
• Familiarity with regulatory impact assessment, regulatory intelligence, and horizon-scanning practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess emerging global regulatory developments affecting Solenis products, technologies, and markets.
• Develop regulatory trend analyses and strategic impact assessments for business leadership.
• Lead or contribute to quarterly regulatory outlook reports and regulatory intelligence publications.
• Support the identification of regulatory risks, opportunities, and long-term business implications.
• Maintain regulatory intelligence processes, tools, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.
• Represent Solenis in trade associations, working groups, industry committees, and stakeholder forums.
• Manage strategic relationships with external regulatory and industry organizations.
• Partner with Innovation, R&D, and Product Stewardship teams to provide strategic regulatory support for innovation projects and new product development.
• Support development and maintenance of global regulatory policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Provide regulatory and stewardship support for corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Translate complex regulatory developments into business-relevant guidance and communications.
• Prepare executive briefings, white papers, presentations, and strategic summaries on regulatory topics.
• Support maintenance of internal regulatory knowledge platforms, dashboards, and communication channels.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory intelligence

Horizon scanning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Perks of working with us!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses
• Ability to work remotely

Position Summary

The Global Regulatory Strategy Specialist supports the development and execution of Solenis' global regulatory strategy by providing regulatory intelligence, driving advocacy initiatives, supporting innovation programs, coordinating industry engagement, and delivering strategic regulatory insights to business stakeholders. You will be the bridge between Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Innovation, Sustainability, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams to proactively manage regulatory opportunities and risks impacting the global business portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess emerging global regulatory developments affecting Solenis products, technologies, and markets.
• Develop regulatory trend analyses and strategic impact assessments for business leadership.
• Lead or contribute to quarterly regulatory outlook reports and regulatory intelligence publications.
• Support the identification of regulatory risks, opportunities, and long-term business implications.
• Maintain regulatory intelligence processes, tools, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms.
• Represent Solenis in trade associations, working groups, industry committees, and stakeholder forums.
• Manage strategic relationships with external regulatory and industry organizations.
• Partner with Innovation, R&D, and Product Stewardship teams to provide strategic regulatory support for innovation projects and new product development.
• Support development and maintenance of global regulatory policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Provide regulatory and stewardship support for corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Translate complex regulatory developments into business-relevant guidance and communications.
• Prepare executive briefings, white papers, presentations, and strategic summaries on regulatory topics.
• Support maintenance of internal regulatory knowledge platforms, dashboards, and communication channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, regulatory strategy, government affairs, environmental compliance, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting global chemical, specialty chemical, cleaning, water treatment, biocide, or industrial product portfolios preferred.
• Working knowledge of global chemical regulations such as REACH, CLP/GHS, TSCA, CEPA, UK REACH, and K-REACH.
• Familiarity with regulatory impact assessment, regulatory intelligence, and horizon-scanning practices.

Success Measures

• Deliver actionable regulatory intelligence to business stakeholders.
• Increase organizational awareness of emerging regulatory risks and opportunities.
• Effectively support innovation programs through strategic regulatory guidance.
• Strengthen Solenis' external regulatory influence through industry engagement and advocacy.
• Enhance regulatory knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to business growth by proactively identifying regulatory pathways and market access considerations.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity affirming Firm, including Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $77,270.00 and $113,322.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.