EU Regulatory & Compliance Director

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 Europes 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 Roles 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.

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

Customer-facing technical documentation (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 with responsibility for recruitment performance management training and development.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Expert knowledge of EU and regional food regulations.

Your qualifications

Bachelors or Masters 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

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1