Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Vacancy Number: req5482 Location: Cowick Location Address: Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA, United Kingdom Closing Date: 18/12/2025 Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever‑growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist based at our Head Office, Cowick Hall in East Yorkshire on a temporary, fixed‑term contract for 14 months. You will use a creative approach to support new product launches and existing product ranges globally, through direction of new substance notification strategies and generation of data to support technical claims. You will also plan, manage and implement toxicity, clinical safety and environmental safety testing programmes with third‑party service providers to generate appropriate data in the most cost‑effective manner. This role will work closely with marketing and technical teams to support new product launches and monitor market trends, whilst also assisting with the communication of regulatory information to customers. Who We’re Looking For Educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry or another scientific discipline (or with relevant experience) Have technical knowledge of or strong interest in chemical and specific application legislation globally Be an intellectually curious individual who brings a new way of thinking and approaching problem solving to ensure efficient and effective communication of regulatory topics and issues Be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate good attention to detail and organisational skills Possess excellent written and spoken communication skills Be an effective team player and have strong interpersonal skills to enable you to build good working relationships both internally and externally to the business Experience using IT systems such as Microsoft packages and SAP EHS or other online systems or databases Experience in Product Safety and Regulatory affairs in any of the following fields is desirable: Product regulations (e.g. European Cosmetic Product regulation, Detergents regulation) or European Chemical Regulations (EU REACH and CLP). Experience of working within a manufacturing industry is desirable but not essential What You’ll Be Doing Key member of the PSRA team supporting the continued compliance of Croda Beauty Care products Work alongside varying internal and external teams to support new product launches Monitor changes to, or any new/developing legislation or trends, along with supporting the internal review and impact of these changes Provide regulatory technical support to internal team members Plan, manage and implement toxicity, environmental toxicity and additional testing studies Managing product data to ensure validity and consistency Collating and creating appropriate responses to our customer needs for regulatory information in relation to their use in cosmetic products, considering appropriateness and relevance of response to elevate Croda products in the marketplace and enable customer use Support in continued process improvement Develop your own regulatory knowledge and skillsets to ensure Croda’s continued compliance within the market, along with aligning with customers’ needs and the evolving world of regulations and customer certifications. What We Offer Defined benefit pension scheme 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays) Private medical insurance Free lunch in on‑site restaurant Access to share plans Cycle to work scheme Car leasing scheme Generous parental leave Retail platform benefits Free car parking on Croda sites Flexible working arrangements Additional Information: This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick site. This position can be based at any of our Croda sites with a particular to being based at our UK Head Office in Cowick. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com. Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Contract Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer ... (same EEO statement truncated for brevity). #J-18808-Ljbffr