Whiteoak Associates
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager – Chemicals / Paints / Coatings / Resins
Northumberland – near Newcastle Upon Tyne | 4 days on site
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager to join an international coatings manufacturer.
The company's high-quality products are sold through specialist high-end trade retailers and directly to interior designers and architectural practices.
Initially a standalone position, the Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager will have the opportunity to build and lead a UK-based Regulatory Affairs function, with a European focus, supporting a complex and diverse product portfolio.
The Role
- Build and lead a UK-based European Regulatory Affairs function.
- Manage UK and EU regulatory registration and notification projects.
- Support global product development teams and new product launches.
- Provide regulatory expertise across REACH, CLP and BPR.
- Lead the assessment of new raw materials and finished products for regulatory compliance.
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments and assess the impact of legislative changes.
- Manage SDS and labelling compliance.
- Act as a key regulatory contact across the business, working closely with technical, R&D, commercial and international teams.
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About You
We're keen to hear from Regulatory Affairs professionals with experience within chemicals, paints, coatings, adhesives, glues, resins, polymers, specialty chemicals or similar manufacturing environments.
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You'll ideally have:
- 5+ years' regulatory experience within a chemical, polymer, resin, paint, coatings or adhesives manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of REACH, CLP and BPR.
- Experience with UK and European chemical legislation.
- Strong regulatory risk assessment experience.
- Experience leading regulatory projects relating to new product development and product launches.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The ability and willingness to work on site 4 days per week.
The package is flexible for the right candidate.
This is a permanent position. Contractors will not be considered.
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