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 Senior Associate Home & Personal Care, you will be a vital contributor to our world‑class global Regulatory team. Based in the UK or EU, you will play an essential role in ensuring regulatory excellence across Arxada’s Home & Personal Care (HPC) portfolio. In this fast‑evolving environment, you will help shape our regulatory strategy, secure compliance, and support the growth of future business, partnering closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Sales and the wider HPC business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization where collaboration, resilience, and a drive to go beyond are at the heart of how we work.
Ensure regulatory compliance across Arxada’s Home & Personal Care product lifecycle, maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant regulations (EPA, FDA, EU national registrations, BPR/BPF, Cosing).
Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to cross‑functional stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor across the HPC organization.
Develop regulatory strategies and prepare submission dossiers to secure product approvals with EU government agencies.
Manage regulatory queries and requests from customers, internal partners and authorities, ensuring timely, accurate responses.
Lead annual regulatory maintenance activities and support the development of regulatory pathways that enable business growth.
Act as a strategic business partner to the HPC Commercial and R&D teams, building strong relationships and supporting decision-making.
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences or Chemistry.
In‑depth experience with EU regulatory frameworks, including Cosing, Biocides/BPR and cosmetics.
Proven ability to develop and deliver regulatory strategies, ensuring products remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.
Strong analytical, planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to summarize complex information for diverse audiences.
Excellent communication, negotiation and networking abilities; able to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated agility, collaborative mindset and a passion for driving results in a dynamic environment.
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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