Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Product Management
Job type: Contract
Salary: £Negotiable
Contact email: mohammed@exalto-consulting.com
Job ref: 964818A
Published: about 2 months ago
Startdate: ASAP
Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert
100% Remote Contract | UK | Europe | 6–12 Month Contract

Exalto Consulting is recruiting a Chemical Regulatory Affairs Expert to support a leading organisation developing and commercialising advanced polymer materials used across consumer and industrial applications, including food-contact products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional to provide strategic guidance on compliance, product stewardship, and market access within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead regulatory assessments for polymers and chemical substances.
  • Ensure compliance with REACH, CLP, food-contact legislation, and other applicable regulations.
  • Prepare and review regulatory dossiers, declarations of compliance, and technical documentation.
  • Support GMP compliance and regulated manufacturing activities.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements throughout product development and commercialisation.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact.
  • Support customer enquiries, audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections.
Requirements
  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Materials Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline.
  • 7–10+ years' experience in chemical regulatory affairs.
  • Strong expertise in European REACH, CLP, and food-contact regulations.
  • Experience with polymers, additives, and chemical product stewardship.
  • Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments.
  • Proven experience preparing regulatory submissions and compliance documentation.
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote role.
Desirable
  • Experience with packaging, consumer goods, medical, or industrial polymers.
  • Knowledge of UK REACH, FDA, TSCA, China REACH, or other global regulations.
  • Chemical risk assessment and exposure evaluation experience.
  • Familiarity with ISO quality systems and regulatory audits.
If you are a senior regulatory affairs professional looking for a contract opportunity where your expertise will directly support product compliance and market access, we would be pleased to hear from you.