Head of Regulatory for Fragrance

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

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Your role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our EAME Regulatory function for Fragrance and Aroma Molecules.

This pivotal role ensures strong, coordinated support for regional site teams and drives an EU-centric strategy to deliver best-in-class, customer-focused regulatory and product compliance services. You will lead diverse Customer Stewardship teams across France, Germany, and Spain, ensuring global alignment while meeting regional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational management of EAME FRA & AM Customer Stewardship teams.
• Drive staff development and manage departmental responsibilities, including budget planning and authorisation.
• Harmonise global processes with regional alignment to optimise workflows and meetings.
• Monitor EU legislation, engage in lobbying, and actively participate in trade associations (mainly IFRA but also local & regional).
• Interpret and implement new or changing regulatory requirements.
• Act as a trusted consultant for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and support strategic projects, focusing on customer relations, documentation, and turnaround times.
• Define and implement strategies for regional and key global customers.
• Champion continuous improvement, process optimisation, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Maintain market and customer awareness, ensuring proactive communication on high-level topics.

About you

Profile

• Background in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Science, Toxicology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience mandatory, including people management
• Experience in regulatory implementation.
• Member of trade association working groups and regulatory authority engagement.
• Expertise in Fragrance and Fragrance ingredient EU Legislation.
• Strong technical knowledge of fragrance and consumer product regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in international teams with a global mindset.
• Fluency in English mandatory, French and/or German is an advantage.
• Strong organisational, project management, and process optimisation skills.

Our offer

Salary: €100,000 – €120,000 per year + Bonus + Benefits

We offer competitive compensation aligned with your skills and expertise.

We value transparency and fairness in pay.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

Job Reference: EA03900