Symrise AG
Regulatory Specialist (m/f/d) - 12-months Maternity Leave Cover
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Symrise Overview
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
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Your Role
With our open position, you will get a great opportunity to gain exposure to a broad customer portfolio and complex regulatory topics within a global organisation. You will have the chance to further develop your expertise across UK, EU, and international regulatory frameworks while working with leading food manufacturers.
You will join an experienced and collaborative UK Regulatory team, working across food, flavour and beverage categories, where knowledge-sharing, mutual support and cross-functional partnership are central to how we deliver value to the business and our customers.
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The position can be performed remotely and offers flexibility in location, with placement possible in countries such as the UK, France, Germany, or Spain.
- You prepare and manage customer-specific documentation as well as standard regulatory documents (e.g. MSDS) with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Regulatory enquiries from internal stakeholders and external customers are handled professionally, providing clear guidance and consultation.
- You ensure that product changes are reviewed and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
- Staying up to date with regulatory developments, you proactively safeguard and support business compliance.
- In close collaboration with Sales, you provide regulatory expertise, support customer requirements, and contribute to trainings and customer interactions.
- You identify and drive improvements in regulatory systems, processes, and portfolio harmonization initiatives.
- You support audits, certifications, and cross-functional activities (e.g. food safety, EHS, complaint management) while ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Your Profile
- You ideally hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Food Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Professional experience in food or flavour regulatory affairs (minimum 2 years) is preferred.
- A solid understanding of food industry regulations, customer requirements, and market dynamics for ingredients and flavourings is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) enable effective stakeholder interaction.
- You are proficient in MS Office applications; experience with SAP is considered an advantage.
- Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills support decision-making and prioritization.
- A proactive mindset combined with a high level of personal accountability ensures reliable performance.
- You are comfortable working in an international environment and collaborating across functions and regions.
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Our Offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
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