Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Cranleigh STEM is working with a market-leading chemical manufacturer who are at the forefront of materials innovation across Europe. Based in Derby, our client delivers high-performance solutions to a wide range of industries. They are now seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure continued regulatory compliance across their European business, with a particular focus on chemical safety, transportation, and emerging legislation.

This is a critical role supporting both operational compliance and long-term business continuity. You’ll work cross-functionally across regulatory, R&D, supply chain and logistics to ensure that product documentation and processes meet current UK and EU requirements, particularly in line with REACH, CLP, and other relevant frameworks.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist responsibilities:

Author, review and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for European products in compliance with UK and international chemical regulations

Ensure adherence to UK REACH, EU REACH, GB and EU CLP, and PIC regulations, as applicable to the European business

Prepare and submit Poison Centre Notification (PCN) dossiers; ensure compliance with relevant member state requirements

Monitor chemical regulatory landscapes for potential risks and restrictions that may impact the business

Advise logistics teams on the transport of dangerous goods under applicable legislation (ADR, IATA, IMDG, etc.)

Liaise with external regulatory consultants to manage ongoing compliance projects and submissions

Partner with R&D teams to review new materials and formulations from a regulatory perspective

Coordinate with supply chain teams to obtain regulatory information from vendors and maintain up-to-date records

Apply the Carlisle Operating System (COS) methodologies across compliance tasks and improvement initiatives
Regulatory Affairs Specialist requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Toxicology or closely related field of study.

Strong working knowledge of GHS, REACH (UK & EU), and SDS authoring practices

Demonstrated experience with GB HSE and EU ECHA compliance processes and documentation

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams in both the UK and Europe

Experience with Sphera Intelligent Authoring software is desirable
You’ll be joining a highly respected business with a strong European footprint, committed to safety, innovation and compliance excellence. With a collaborative working environment and a robust operational framework, the company offers opportunities for both professional growth and meaningful impact.

£Comp + relocation assistance + excellent company benefits