Exalto Consulting
Chemical Regulatory Affairs
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Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert
100% Remote Contract | UK / Europe | 6–12 Month Initial Contract
Exalto Consulting is supporting the search for an experienced Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert to join a specialist organisation developing and commercialising advanced polymer materials used across a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that innovative materials meet regulatory requirements and can be responsibly brought to market. The products supported through this role may be used in everyday applications, including food-contact and other consumer-facing products where safety, compliance, and product stewardship are essential.
We are seeking a senior regulatory professional who combines strong technical expertise with practical commercial awareness and can provide clear regulatory guidance across the product lifecycle.
About You
You are an experienced regulatory affairs professional with a strong scientific background and a track record of supporting chemical products within regulated environments. You are comfortable working independently, communicating with a range of stakeholders, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
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You will bring:
- A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Materials Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 7–10 years of experience in chemical regulatory affairs.
- Strong expertise in European REACH, CLP, and related chemical regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting food-contact materials and associated European regulatory requirements.
- Excellent understanding of polymers, additives, chemical safety, and product stewardship principles.
- Experience supporting products used in applications where human exposure is expected.
- Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to prepare regulatory submissions, compliance documentation, and technical regulatory reports.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- The ability to work effectively in a remote, international environment with minimal supervision.
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Desirable Experience
The following experience would be advantageous:
- Polymers used in packaging, consumer goods, medical, or industrial applications.
- Knowledge of additional international regulatory frameworks such as UK REACH, FDA, TSCA, or China REACH.
- Chemical risk assessment and exposure evaluation experience.
- Familiarity with ISO quality systems and regulatory audit processes.
- Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional product development projects.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the responsible development and commercialisation of materials used in products that reach millions of people. You will work on technically interesting challenges at the intersection of science, regulation, manufacturing, and market access, while providing expertise that directly influences product success and regulatory compliance.
If you are an experienced regulatory affairs professional looking for a long term contract opportunity where your expertise can have genuine impact, we would welcome your application.
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