Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Manchester, UK (hybrid, full time), you will be a vital part of enabling Arxada’s continued growth and market access across the EMEA region. Working within the Microbial Control Solutions business area, you will contribute regulatory expertise that supports business continuity, customer confidence and compliant innovation. By collaborating in a matrix environment, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple product areas and help Arxada deliver sustainable, science-led solutions. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Coordinate and submit EMEA biocidal product and/or active substance dossiers to achieve registrations and support business-critical projects 

• Manage post-submission activities and engage with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to drive favorable outcomes 

• Provide clear regulatory expertise, policy analysis and advice to internal stakeholders and customers 

• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Quality and Product Safety teams to advance strategic and technical regulatory objectives 

• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their potential impact on the product portfolio and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders 

• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and a collaborative mindset while contributing to wider regulatory team priorities 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience 

• A minimum of two to three years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs within the biocides sector 

• Working knowledge of BPR, CLP, REACH and related regulatory frameworks 

• Hands-on experience with IUCLID and R4BP 3 

• Experience engaging with African regulatory authorities would be advantageous 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into clear information for non-expert audiences 

• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a matrix environment 

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: 

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. 

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. 

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.