Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d)

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d)

Permanent 

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital innovations in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.

About Heraeus Business Solutions

Heraeus Business Solutions brings together various corporate functions that act as competence centers for the entire Heraeus Group. Based at five sites worldwide, our experts develop customized solutions for our operating businesses, establish best practices and provide advice in the areas of human resources, legal, marketing and communications, sustainability, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, purchasing, finance and accounting, and taxes. To ensure the satisfaction of our internal customers, proximity to the business and ongoing dialogue are particularly important to us. We promote a culture of learning and facilitate the ongoing development of our 400 specialists to help them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global impact assessments for chemical and related regulations, translating regulatory changes into clear business implications and action plans.
• Drive regulatory foresight and horizon scanning, identifying upcoming and emerging regulations early and supporting long-term compliance and portfolio strategy.
• Actively monitor, interpret, and communicate future regulatory trends and legislative developments at a global level.
• Manage global chemical registrations and notifications, including planning, coordination, and execution across regions.
• Manage regulatory dossiers using IUCLID, REACH-IT, and other regulatory platforms.
• Serve as a senior advisor to business by providing guidance on regulatory compliance topics.
• Handle complex customer and internal regulatory queries with a solution-oriented and business-focused approach.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of regulatory processes, tools, and programs.
• Apply strong project and program management skills to lead regulatory initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of professional experience in Regulatory Affairs within the chemical or related regulated industries.
• Proven experience managing global chemical regulations and compliance activities, including registrations, notifications, and regulatory assessments.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory foresight, and interpretation of upcoming and evolving regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively, and with a “go-getter” mindset, while knowing when to align and collaborate.
• High level of resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex regulatory challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Confident user of SAP, MS Office and project management tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken German and English.
• Advantageous: experience with Toxicology or Ecotoxicology

What we offer:

Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan

Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work 

Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)

Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day

Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations