About this Position

You will
join the Western Europe South – R&D & Regulatory Affairs team, with
direct responsibility for Beauty regulatory activities in Italy, Greece and
Cyprus. The role combines regulatory leadership, strong scientific expertise
and close interaction with the business, with the objective of ensuring
regulatory compliance, speed of execution and strategic support to business
decisions, in a context of increasing legislative complexity and continuous
renewal of the product portfolio. 

What you´ll do

• Regulatory Leadership & Compliance:
  Lead and coordinate all regulatory activities for the Beauty portfolio (Retail and Professional) in Italy, Greece and Cyprus.
  Ensure full compliance with applicable European and local regulations.
  Monitor the evolution of the EU and national regulatory framework and promptly translate its impacts on products, innovation and business.
  
  
• Business Partnering:
  Support Marketing, Sales and Legal in the definition of claims, technical communication and product positioning.
  Act as the key reference point for complex regulatory decisions, balancing compliance, risk and business opportunities.
  Actively contributes to regulatory risk management and business continuity.
  
  
• Product
  Compliance & Product Lifestyle:
  Supervision and approval of
  Artwork and labelling
  SDS and technical documentation
  Claims and technical communication
  Evaluate the regulatory impacts of modifications of the formula and packaging
  
  
• Stakeholder
  Management & Network:
  Collaborate with EU teams (Central Regulatory and R&D) to ensure strategic alignment and consistent execution.
  Interface with local authorities, including management and support during inspections.
  Represent the company in industry associations and technical working groups.
  
  
• Team &
  Governance:
  Coordinate regulatory activities across the three countries, setting clear priorities and ensuring effective execution.
  Ensure the quality of processes and the robustness of compliance systems.
  Support the development of regulatory competencies within the team.

What makes you a good fit

• At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs (FMCG; preferably Beauty/Cosmetics) in international and/or multi-country contexts
• Proven ability to manage high regulatory complexity and to effectively interact with the business
• Solid knowledge of EU normatives on cosmetic products
• Solid experience in claims and technical communication, labelling and artwork approval
• Knowledge of formulating characteristics and of the active ingredient systems used
• Scientific approach, pragmatic and solution-oriented
• Leadership and decision-making
• Strong orientation towards business
• Ability to work efficiently in complex contexts in continuous evolution
• Clear communication, influential and authoritative
• Fluent English (mandatory) and Greek is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Welfare Platform
• School Books reimbursement
• Free Canteen and bi-monthly Product box
• Extra Professional Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.