North Search is a leading international talent consultancy, partnering with organizations across rapidly changing sectors to deliver outstanding talent and innovative leadership.
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity with one of Europe’s foremost FMCG groups.
The Regulatory Director is responsible for leading and developing the Regulatory Affairs function across the European region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk, and enabling business growth by leveraging an evolving regulatory landscape. The incumbent will guide cross-functional teams on compliance matters related to raw materials, formulation, product claims, and finished goods specifications, while fostering strategic partnerships with external regulatory bodies and industry groups.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and manage a high-performing Regulatory team, fostering capability development, cross-training, and succession planning.
* Lead all local and regional regulatory activities in alignment with the company guidelines.
* Develop and execute long-range strategic direction for the Regulatory function in support of business goals.
* Oversee regulatory compliance for raw materials, finished goods specifications, claims, labelling, and trade law across the region.
* Ensure “Right First Time” documentation of finished goods specifications and raw material compliance.
* Manage customer-facing technical documentation, ensuring it is accurate, timely, and compliant with EU regulations.
* Proactively monitor regulatory trends, changes, and competitor intelligence in the EU region, communicating key insights and implications to global stakeholders.
* Develop sound regulatory strategies and risk mitigation plans aligned with product portfolios and innovation pipelines.
* Respond to regulatory inquiries from customers with speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
* Engage and build partnerships with regulatory authorities, government agencies, NGOs, industry associations, and lobby groups to shape and anticipate regulatory developments.
* Drive process simplification and standardization by leveraging digital tools and IT systems for regulatory documentation, licenses, and compliance workflows.
* Supervise and develop regional Regulatory team members, including recruitment, performance management, training, and development.
* Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
* Maintain expert knowledge of EU and regional food regulations.
Your Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, or a related field.
* 10+ years of progressive regulatory experience in the food industry.
* Significant leadership experience in a multinational role.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are an asset.
North Search and our client are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from professionals of all gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities. Take your career to the next level—apply or contact us for more information.
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