Regulatory Affairs Product Manager – General Products & Cosmetics – EMEA

Permanent, Full Time. Competitive Salary + Benefits. Location: UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands and other EU countries.

This role is part of Kimberly‑Clark’s Global Regulatory Affairs team enabling safe, compliant innovation across EM Europe. In this role you’ll own regulatory compliance for general (consumer) products and cosmetics across the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the UK—driving GPSR implementation, cosmetics notifications and Technical Documentation, Product information Files, labeling and claims approvals.

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• Support obligations of the designated Responsible Person (EU/EEA), UK Responsible Person—ensure products meet regulations and as liaison to authorities.
  
• Lead EU/UK GPSR implementation activities for EM Europe—planning, gap assessment, documentation, training, governance.
  
• Ensure general product Technical Documentation and Cosmetics PIF readiness.
  
• Prepare and execute market notifications/registrations (CPNP, SCPN/OPSS); maintain internal trackers and archives.
  
• Review and approve labels and claims; provide regulatory sign‑off in the artwork process.
  
• Roll out distributor/importer obligations; support agreement developments.
  
• Provide regulatory inputs to cross‑functional projects, including change control assessments, complaints support, and audit readiness.
  
• Draft/update regulatory procedures, work instructions, and training; build stakeholder capability across the region.
  
• Support post‑market surveillance/cosmetovigilance—evaluate and report Serious Undesirable Effects (SUEs), coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Lead regulatory intelligence—scan, interpret, brief on emerging EU/UK and market regulatory changes; maintain an actionable requirements inventory and publish timely alerts/guidance.
  
• Engage with trade associations and regulatory bodies to monitor trends, clarify requirements, and represent company positions.
  

Kimberly‑ is one of the world’s leading consumer packaged goods companies. Our brands—Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Kimberly‑Clark Professional®—are used by millions every day. We are committed to innovation, growth, and impact, and we value sustainability, inclusion, well‑being, and career development.

You perform at the highest level possible, appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring, and want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, well‑being, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly‑Clark, we offer flexible work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

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• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering field (advanced degree a plus) or equivalent work experience in a related field.
  
• 5+ years’ Regulatory Affairs experience in cosmetics and/or consumer/general products and/or BPR across EU/UK.
  
• Practical knowledge of GPSR, BPR and EU/UK cosmetics frameworks (PIF, RP, CPNP/SCPN) and strong command of labeling/claims review and artwork sign‑off.
  
• Strong accuracy and organization across multiple markets and deadlines; clear, concise written communication in English.
  
• Experience with EtQ or similar QMS/regulatory systems is advantageous.
  

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• Great support for good health—medical, dental, vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions.
  
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts—to maximize health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
  
• Diverse income protection insurance options—to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
  
• Additional programs and support—to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
  
• Competitive pay and benefits—to reward excellence and performance; comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.
  

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly‑Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks.