Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist EMEA (m/w/d)

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Location: Darmstadt, Hessen

About Wella

Wella Company is one of The World’s leading Beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.For more information about the Wella Company, visit our website www.wellacompany.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

About R&d

Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative, competent and innovative group. You join diverse teams of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers and Hair & Nail Artists who innovate at the forefront of technology and beauty trends. We:

• Deliver end-to-end innovation through an empowered learning culture, exploring, developing and qualifying innovations that delight consumers .
• Innovate and bring to life the future of the Company, guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term .
• Drive safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory always front and centre to our work .
  
  

We want you to join the Wella R&D family on an exciting journey through exciting challenges and opportunities as we become an independent, winning Wella again!

The Role & Responsibilities

The position is for a Senior Specialist in Regulatory Affairs with responsibility to assess and ensure compliance of ingredients, products, labels and any aspects our professional and consumer products versus worldwide regulations. The role also includes support for worldwide registrations as well as the building and improvement of regulatory systems and procedures.

The position includes the following responsibilities:

• Assess/approve conformity of ingredients, products, labels, marketing propositions against regional/local regulations, providing interpretation as to guide R&D and business teams on best compliance strategies for new technologies and initiatives
• Monitor and review emerging legislation, coordinate impact assessment and communication as per established regulatory change management process
• Conduct regulatory assessments, risk/options analysis and recommendation in case of quality incidents, derogations, inquiries or challenges from authorities
• Support global/local business teams on day-to-day regulatory inquiries, issues, quality incidents and challenges, including competition or legal challenges
• Connect with key Trade associations and represent the Company at relevant working groups. Establish local consultants’ network that that, together with the leveraging of Trade Associations, allows the company to address all regulatory needs
• Interactions and issue resolution with external parties (Vendors, Suppliers, Distributors).
• Prepare technical documents and coordinate the collection of all the necessary documentation required for registration dossiers in worldwide countries as per requests from global Authorities, accordingly to respective country-specific requirements
• Delivery of registration dossiers, prepared in strict accordance with global Regulations, to allow the launch of new products according to business plans
• Interface with internal functions to obtain or finalize the paperwork needed for registration; Coordinate obtainment of documents’ legalizations by interacting with external third parties (agencies, embassies, authorities, third party manufacturers)
• Implementation of Regulatory bans/amendments: conduct impact assessment, coordination and gathering of input from other functions (e.g. R&D)
• Support the assessment and handling of Authorities complaints in EMEA.
  
  

What You Bring/The Ideal Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Scientific disciplines, or equivalent experience in relevant role/industry sector (e.g. Regulatory, Quality Assurance in Food/Medical Devices/Cosmetic/Pharma Industry)
• Sufficient knowledge of chemistry/biology as to understand technical legislation, test reports and related scientific documentation as well as to understand and manage technical documentation related properties and functions of cosmetic ingredients
• Minimum 2 years of job experience in Regulatory Affairs
• Very good English both oral and in written. Additional language: French, Arabic and Russian will be beneficial.
• Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities. Ability to negotiate with authorities, suppliers and technical stakeholders
• Business-oriented attitude with strong communication skills as to synthetize complex regulatory topics and issues for non-expert audience and senior leaders
• High degree of commitment and strong motivation for career in Regulatory Affairs
• Proficiency with MS-Office and high command of IT in general. Quick learner of new software and systems
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with diverse groups of people at various levels within the Company
• Distinctive "Business Sense", agility and healthy pragmatism ("hands-on mentality")
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to complete assignments accurately
• Ability to meet deadlines while being flexible to changes in priorities and interruptions
  
  

What We Offer

• Work smart – Possibility of home office, growth opportunities and trust-based working hours.
• Package – attractive salaries; competitive holiday package & numerous corporate benefits
• Support of personal potential and individual career paths
• Flat hierarchies, open communication and an international and diverse environment with exciting projects in which the "WE" is in the foreground!
  
  

Become a part of the "WELLA family" and participate in the rebuilding of self-reliance. We live our values! #wellafamily

We offer qualified candidates equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, skin color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics. We comply with national, state, and state disability laws and make reasonable arrangements for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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