Director of Regulatory Affairs
Company: NonStop Consulting Agency
- Location: England, United Kingdom
- Work mode: Hybrid
- Seniority: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
Head of Regulatory Affairs (Global) – Both permanent and a 12-Month Interim/ FTC basis can be considered.
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days on site) - South East UK
A leading international consumer products company with market-leading brands across multiple markets, is looking for an interim Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead its global regulatory function - either permanently or on a 12 months basis initially (whichever the applicant prefers)
You’ll keep the product portfolio compliant and on the market, lead the regulatory team, and be the regulatory voice in senior business decisions.
We’re flexible on profile
We don’t expect one person to be both the deepest technical expert. Ideally a strong leader for a but we are open on the type of profile - a strong Project Manager or a deep technical leader - Either profiles:
- An experienced regulatory leader with strong project and programme management, who can drive complex registration work through specialists, consultants and CROs, even if your own hands-on dossier experience sits in a neighbouring area.
- A technically strong registration specialist who has led people or major projects and is ready to step up for 12 months.
- Experience from any regulated sector is relevant: consumer products, plant protection, biocides, fertilisers, or chemicals
What you’ll do
- Lead the regulatory function and team, setting priorities and keeping deadlines on track
- Manage product registrations, renewals and approvals across UK, EU and international markets
- Monitor upcoming regulatory changes, assess their impact and plan the business response
- Give regulatory input to innovation projects so requirements are met before launch
- Oversee product safety assessments, processes and technical documentation
- Lead on regulatory issues, complaints and product incidents, including withdrawals and recalls
- Support regulatory due diligence for acquisitions and integration
What you’ll bring
- Senior regulatory affairs experience, with a track record of leading people, projects or both
- Knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks such as plant protection products, BPR, REACH, CLP or fertiliser regulations
- A history of keeping products on the market through registrations, renewals or authority engagement
- Credibility with regulators, technical specialists and senior business leaders
- A degree or professional qualification in a scientific, technical or regulatory discipline
Why this role
A high-profile role with real influence over regulatory direction, in an international business with well-known brands.
To find out more, contact Abid Kanji at NonStop Consulting: a.kanji@nonstopconsulting.com
