Head of Regulatory Affairs

• Leadership of the group's Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship functions
• Central point of contact for product-related regulatory issues within the group
• Monitoring and assessment of European and international regulatory developments
• Implementing regulatory changes into clear risk-based action recommendations
• Development and maintenance of standards, processes, and governance models to ensure compliance
• Identification and assessment of regulatory risks and new requirements
• Advising internal departments on regulatory obligations and their impacts
• Guiding the product lifecycle from development to market introduction and compliance
• Ensuring documentation and proof of regulatory compliance
• Coordinating the implementation of new regulatory requirements, including strategy development
• Communication with customers, suppliers, and external partners regarding regulatory matters
• Representation with authorities, industry associations, and external committees
• Leading and developing the Regulatory Affairs team
• Preparing reports and recommendations for corporate management

• Completed master's degree in chemistry, engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields
• Optional legal or regulatory additional qualification
• 8 to 15 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, product safety, or product compliance
• Experience in leading and developing an expert team
• Deep knowledge of European and international regulatory frameworks
• Thorough understanding of product compliance, chemical law, and sustainability requirements
• Experience with compliance management systems and regulatory documentation
• Expertise in risk assessments and testing requirements
• Experience in multinational corporate structures and cross-departmental projects
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and executive advising
• Pragmatic and authoritative leadership style with commercial understanding
• Excellent communication skills in English (business fluent)
• Very good German skills and additional European languages preferred
• Willingness to undertake international business travel

• International leadership position with a broad scope of responsibilities
• High degree of creative freedom and personal responsibility
• Work at the intersection of law, sustainability, and business
• Opportunity to develop processes and standards at the corporate level
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in various countries and markets
• Dynamic and professional work environment
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Combination of strategic responsibility and operational execution
• Opportunity to help shape and make visible contributions to growth
• Modern work environment and collaborative corporate culture
• Attractive development prospects in an international environment
• Flexible environment that values entrepreneurial thinking and personal initiative.

The advertising company operates in the fields of Consulting, Auditing, and Law and is seeking reinforcement at the Southern Vienna location.

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