Specialist Regulatory Affairs

Function: R & D- Location: Darmstadt, HE, DE- Work Arrangement: On-siteAt the earliest possible time I location: Darmstadt, Hessen

**ABOUT WELLA**

**ABOUT R&D**

Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative, competent and innovative group. You join diverse teams of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers and Hair & Nail Artists who innovate at the frorefront of technology and beauty trends. We:

- Deliver end-to-end innovation through an empowered learning culture, exploring, developing and qualifying innovations that delight consumers.
- Innovate and bring to life the future of the Company, guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term.
- Drive safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory always front and center to our work.

We want you to join the Wella R&D family on an exciting journey through exciting challenges and opportunities as we become an independent, winning Wella again

**THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES**

The position is for a Specialist in Regulatory Affairs with focus on regulatory assessments and approvals of raw materials, and support for LATAM and Iberia markets. This role will be increasingly critical for Wella because of the ambitious innovation plans and the very high number of regulation changes, as well as for the diverging regulations in LATAM/Iberia versus regulations in global design markets. Special language skills are needed for this role, specifically for the interpretation of legislation and the interfacing with Authorities in LATAM and Iberia markets.

Finally, the role also includes certain responsibilities in the context of assessing compliance of ingredients, products, labels and any aspects of our professional and consumer products versus worldwide regulations, other than LATAM and Iberia, as well as to support product registrations to obtain license to market worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:
The position includes the following responsibilities:

- Regulatory assessments and approvals of raw materials
- Review of Portuguese/Spanish specific legislation, comparison with EU legislation and establishment of systems to ensure local conformity. Review of products, ingredients, labels, claims for conformity with Portuguese/Spanish specific requirements.
- Support the assessment and handling of Authorities complaints in LATAM and Iberia markets
- Assess/approve conformity of ingredients, products, labels, marketing propositions against regional/local regulations, particularly for the LATAM and Region.
- Prepare technical documents and coordinate the collection of all the necessary documentation required for registration dossiers in worldwide countries as per requests from global Authorities, accordingly to respective country-specific requirements and Wella guidelines.
- Interface with internal functions to obtain or finalize the paperwork needed for registration; and coordinate obtainment of documents’ legalizations by interacting with external third parties (agencies, embassies, authorities, third party manufacturers)
- Help in the resolution of any issue or questions from Registration requestors or Authorities. Review changes in global regulations relevant to registration and determine impact on WELLA registration and work-process

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree in Scientific disciplines, or equivalent experience in relevant role/industry sector (e.g. Regulatory, Quality Assurance in /Cosmetic/Pharma Industry)
- Experience in Cosmetic Regulations and Cosmetic labeling requirements.
- Experience with Global Cosmetic Registrations.
- Spanish and Portuguese are important languages for this role. Fluent in Portuguese (or Spanish) and English, oral and written. Ability to work with and to understand documentation in both Spanish and Portuguese, particularly technical regulatory documents.
- 1-2 years of job experience in Regulatory or in technical roles in cosmetic/pharma/ industry would be a plus.
- High degree of commitment and strong motivation for career in Regulatory Affairs
- Proficiency with MS-Office and high command of IT in general. Quick learner of new software and systems
- Strong written communication skills, especially on detail-oriented and technical material
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with diverse groups of people at various levels within WELLA
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills to complete assignments accurately
- Ability to meet deadlines while being flexible to changes in priorities and interruptions as well as in working hours
- High energy and high capacity to handle multiple priorities under time-pressure

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT WELLA**
- Attractive salary package.
- Wide range of benefits (e.g. pension plan as well as other benefits).
- Free company parking as well as central location and good public transport connections.
- Promotion of personal potential and individual career paths.
- Support during the induction period and th