Vacancy: Regulatory Affairs Manager – Chemicals legislation

Reports to: Director Public & Regulatory Affairs
Location: Brussels
Contract Type: [Full-time or 4/5]

Purpose of the Role

To reinforce the association’s regulatory and public affairs department, FEICA is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager for its chemical health and safety topics, such as REACH and CLP.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and facilitate the activities of the Working Group on Chemical Legislation, ensuring effective collaboration among members.
  • Monitor and influence developments with the EU authorities and other stakeholders relevant to the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan, including the Chemicals Omnibus and CLP developments.
  • Represent the association in technical committees and stakeholder forums.
  • Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, particularly related to chemicals and mixtures.
  • Draft position papers, technical guidance, and consultation responses in collaboration with members and external experts.
  • Provide content related to the topics that is adapted to the various audiences, such as in newsletters and on the website(s).
  • Liaise with other working groups and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and alignment of technical and regulatory positions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, or technical project management within an association, related industry, or a consultancy agency working with associations.
  • Knowledge of REACH, CLP and chemical regulation is an asset.
  • Advanced degree such as in law, engineering, environmental science, international relations or a related field.
  • Experience working in or with trade associations, industry consortia, or regulatory bodies is an asset.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and drafting skills in English.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and policy awareness
  • Stakeholder engagement and consensus-building
  • Project coordination and time management
  • Team spirit

Our Offer

  • You will be dealing with a dynamic global industry in which Europe is a key player
  • Flexible working hours and partial working from home could be considered
  • Competitive salary package, including meal tickets, group insurance and health insurance.

Interested?

Please send your CV and motivation to our recruitment agency Mavence, Sergey Golyshin, Director EU Recruitment, Sergey.Golyshin@mavence.com.