Regulatory Affairs Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Hexham £60000-£85000 + Benefits

egulatory Affairs Manager

Hexham, Northumberland

£60000 - £75000 (DoE) + Benefits

Shape the Future of Regulatory Strategy Across Global Markets

We're partnering with a global leader in chemical manufacturing to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving regulatory excellence across Europe while supporting an expanding international product portfolio.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will genuinely influence business decisions not simply maintain compliance this could be the next step in your career.

Working closely with the US Based Director of Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability, you'll act as the subject matter expert for the European business and help shape the company's future regulatory direction.

Why This Opportunity ?

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges and wants to work in a business that values technical expertise.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead regulatory strategy across multiple international markets.
• Influence product development from concept through to commercial launch.
• Represent the business within industry associations and regulatory working groups.
• Shape future regulatory policy alongside senior leadership.
• Build a UK Based Regulatory Affairs team.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of paint, resin and raw material technologies.
• Build relationships with colleagues across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing and Sustainability functions.
• Join an established international organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.

About You:

You'll already be working in Regulatory Affairs within chemicals, coatings, paints, polymers or a closely related manufacturing environment and be looking for a role with greater influence and broader international exposure.

You'll bring:

• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Biotechnology or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant Regulatory Affairs experience within the chemical industry.
• Strong working knowledge of: Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
• Strong knowledge of Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
• Strong Knowledge of REACH
• Knowledge of Packaging & Packaging Waste legislation
• Experience interpreting evolving EU and UK chemical legislation and translating regulatory requirements into commercial action.
• Experience leading projects and developing regulatory strategy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Package

• £60000- £85,000 Basic Salary ( There could be upwards flexibility for the right candidate)
• Benefits
• International exposure
• Genuine strategic influence
• Long-term career development within a global organisation