Senior Director, Commercial Management

North Search is a leading international talent consultancy, partnering with organizations across rapidly changing sectors to deliver outstanding talent and innovative leadership.

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

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.

Oversee regulatory compliance for raw materials, finished goods specifications, claims, labelling, and trade law across the region.

Accountable for “Right First Time” documentation of finished goods specifications and raw material compliance.

Proactively monitor regulatory trends, changes, and competitor intelligence in the EU region, communicating key insights and implications to global stakeholders.

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 with responsibility for recruitment, performance management, training, and development.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, or a related field.

• Fluent in English;