Home Care EU Regulatory Affairs Lead

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Unilever is a global business who have been pioneers, innovators and future makers for over 120 years. Our brands give us a unique opportunity to create positive change, to grow our business and to achieve our purpose of making sustainable living commonplace. https://www.unilever.com/about/who-we-are/about-Unilever/

The Home Care category in Europe is big and important to Unilever (almost 3 Billion € in TO). The Laundry and Household Care categories drive major innovation programs to ensure that the wider EU market capitalises on growth opportunities. These innovation projects require appropriate regulatory support, on claims innovation, advocacy and compliance

We Are Continually Working With Colleagues Across Other Functions Such As Safety, Legal, External Affairs, R&D To Drive Regulatory Change

The Global Regulatory Affairs team sits within the overall Research and Development function. We pride ourselves on not being defined by our job titles but by the positive impact that we make. Regulatory Affairs is a pivotal organisation involved in many strategic and operational aspects of our business working on all of the 400 brands of Unilever.

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Role Purpose

You will set the Home Care EU Regulatory strategy for delivering EU innovation and creation and execution of the EU technical advocacy needs for laundry and household cleaning products (excluding hygiene). With the EU Green Deal, this role is pivotal in shaping the future of the European Regulatory landscape. You will provide regulatory insight and expertise to deliver next generation innovation projects which will positively impact people and the planet.

About The Role

• Is expert on regulatory developments affecting Home Care Laundry and Household cleaning products namely Detergents Regulation, CLP and REACH and ensures that these developments are incorporated into the European business plans.
• Works with the applicable Regulatory Authorities as required.
• Anticipates regulatory challenges for the future, especially in the face of the EU Green Deal, which could drive the external influencing agenda for European business
• Drives the Unilever agenda in relevant external trade associations and/or coalitions.
  

All About You

We are looking for the right candidate, ideally with a background in regulatory toxicology, who will have a growth mindset and embrace a challenge with the ability to see things through to the end.

You must have significant experience of the European regulatory requirements that govern the European detergent industry.

• Minimum BSc, preferable an MS or PhD in Regulatory Toxicology (preferred), Chemistry, Biological Science, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• Successful experience of taking new detergent innovations to the European market.
• Experience of working in an external environment such as Trade Associations or Regulatory Authorities driving a business agenda.
• Experience of working with third party consultants and suppliers would be a benefit.
• Experience working within an FMCG environment.
• Great collaborator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A quick learner who is not afraid to take the initiative and be proactive to get things done.
• Be persistent and very much a hands-on-approach to results delivery.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Must be fluent in English.
  

What Do We Offer

Opportunity to work in a global company with a clear vision of making sustainable living commonplace. Working on brands with the power to brighten people’s lives all over the world. You will be part of a diverse and ambitious team, shaping the future of Unilever Home Care brands.

Working in an international team on a daily basis.

Exciting career opportunities in a global, purpose-led business.

We are looking for the right people for our roles and we are open to talk about how our flexible working policies can make this role the right one for you.

EXCITED ABOUT THE ROLE?

Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

We look forward to meeting you!

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.