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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 12 days ago (last checked 15 Nov)

IFF

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Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: Master's degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Master of Sciences in chemistry, food chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields.
Minimum 1 year of experience in regulatory affairs preferably within a multinational food ingredients company.
Solid understanding of EU food legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Experience with regulatory submissions to EFSA and interactions with regulatory authorities.
Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts in a clear and practical manner.
Excellent communication skills in English.

Nice to have

Well-organized with strong planning and prioritization skills.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Comfortable working independently while also thriving in cross-functional and international teams.
Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a challenging and rewarding role in a collaborative team of eight regulatory professionals, where you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, influence business decisions, and develop both professionally and personally in a truly international environment.

The role

Are you passionate about science, innovation, and building strong relationships? Do you want to help bring innovative food ingredient solutions to market while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape?

Join our EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Regulatory Affairs team and play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the successful commercialization of food ingredients across the region. You will work closely with colleagues, customers, industry associations, and regulatory authorities to help shape the future of food.

What you'll do

Manage regulatory compliance activities within assigned product portfolios and support regional regulatory strategies.
Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders, and customers on topics such as ingredient approvals, labelling, claims, and market access requirements.
Prepare and submit regulatory dossiers, and interact with regulatory authorities, including EFSA and the European Commission.
Ensure compliance with applicable food legislation and maintain product authorizations across the EMEA region.
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and translate complex legislative requirements into practical business guidance.
Assess regulatory risks and identify opportunities to support business growth and innovation.
Partner with commercial, technical, quality, and marketing teams to support product launches, customer projects, and strategic initiatives.
Lead and contribute to regulatory projects in collaboration with regional and global colleagues.

About IFF

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences, creating solutions for food and beverage, scent, health, beauty, home care, animal nutrition, grain processing, and industrial markets. The company describes itself as being at the forefront of scientific progress for nearly two hundred years, with a focus on science, creativity, and sustainability.

IFF operates globally, with a significant presence in Spain, though specific office locations are not detailed in the provided evidence. The company emphasizes an inclusive, creative workplace and considers all qualified candidates equally, making it a potential employer for international professionals seeking opportunities in the flavors, fragrances, and biosciences sectors.

Industry: Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients
Employees: 24,000

Good to know if you are moving

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and biosciences, offering diverse career opportunities across multiple scientific and commercial functions.
The company emphasizes an inclusive, creative workplace and considers all qualified candidates equally, which may be appealing to international applicants.
IFF's careers page is hosted on Workday, indicating a structured and global recruitment process.
The company's focus on sustainability and innovation may align with the values of professionals seeking impactful work.

In their own words

About the company & team

A highly collaborative and supportive team environment.
Exposure to a broad portfolio of food ingredients and international regulatory challenges.
Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career development.
A role where your expertise directly supports innovation and business success.
The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable food system.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Additional information

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingedients business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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