Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist – EMEA, you will play a key role in supporting Arxada’s Professional Hygiene and Crop Protection portfolio within the Microbial Control Solutions business. You will act as both a strategic advisor and a hands‑on regulatory expert, ensuring products meet EMEA regulatory requirements while enabling business growth and innovation.

Working in a matrix environment, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Toxicology, Marketing, and Sales to shape regulatory strategies and deliver successful product registrations across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Lead regulatory strategy and execution for assigned Professional Hygiene and Crop Protection products across EMEA in compliance with relevant regulations (PPP, BPR, REACH, CLP, and national requirements).
Act as Regulatory Lead for assigned active substances, owning dossiers and overseeing technical content, submission planning, and procedural compliance with EU authorities (e.g. RMS, co‑RMS, EFSA).
Coordinate and deliver EMEA product registration activities, including compilation, submission, and lifecycle management of regulatory dossiers (PPP, BPR, national transitional).
Manage post‑submission activities and interact with regulatory authorities, task forces, and external stakeholders to achieve positive regulatory outcomes.
Provide clear regulatory analysis, guidance, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers to support strategic and commercial decisions.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Toxicology, and Hazard Communication teams on scientific and technical aspects of regulatory projects.
Coordinate with consultants and data providers as needed.
Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and proactively assess and communicate potential impacts on the product portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in natural sciences or a related discipline (PhD is an advantage).
Typically 5–10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the chemical, biocides, or crop protection industry.
Strong working knowledge of the EU regulatory framework for plant protection products and biocides (PT1–5), with exposure to REACH and CLP.
Experience with EU Active Substance registration under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 is highly desirable.
Solid scientific understanding of areas such as chemistry, toxicology, ecotoxicology, efficacy, or risk assessment.
Business‑fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive, resilient, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a matrix organization.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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