REGULATORY AFFAIRS - 2 DAYS A WEEKS (F/H)

The Regulatory Affairs function enables the organization's health-through-science offering to be accessible globally via innovations that are compliant by design. As a Senior Manager, you play a pivotal role in enabling the future portfolio to access markets under optimal conditions and in compliance with evolving regulations. This position is essential for driving disruptive and breakthrough innovations—including novel materials, new product categories, and digital initiatives—fostering business opportunities that create long-term value over the next 10 years

Strategic Market Access: Develop Regulatory Market Access Strategies for a diverse pipeline, including alternative and functional ingredients as well as disruptive initiatives beyond core products.


Action Planning: Define deliverables required from other functions to support all aspects of the market access strategy, including approvals in specific jurisdictions and risk assessments.


Horizon Scanning & Advocacy: Lead global processes for monitoring regulatory trends and conducting advocacy, facilitating Global Governance Forums to ensure efficient decision-making on prioritization and resource allocation.


Issue Management: Drive the global issue management process and its interface with corporate departments.


External Expertise: Establish and maintain a network of prequalified consultants to access specialized expertise not available internally.


Capability Building: Design and deploy global training plans focusing on advocacy and functional capabilities for the regulatory community.

Context and Scope
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, engaging with diverse stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Public Affairs. You are expected to transform regulatory uncertainty into actionable recommendations for business owners and act as a resource for less experienced colleagues

Education: University degree (Master's or Engineering minimum) in life sciences or a related field.


Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 6 years specifically in Regulatory Affairs or closely related market access roles.


Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., US, EU, APAC), horizon scanning, and regulatory intelligence.


Strategic Track Record: Proven experience in developing and executing market access strategies for innovative products requiring regulatory advocacy and stakeholder engagement.


Skills: Strong project management, ability to navigate ambiguity, and excellent technical writing skills to present complex information clearly.


Languages: Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.