We are ALTANA: one group of companies – four divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. Global leader in specialty chemicals with about 8,000 employees, sales of more than 3 billion euros, and myriad opportunities for you to develop and grow. Would you like to enrich your life with this decisive plus?

BYK, as part of the ALTANA Group, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals. Our innovative BYK additives improve scratch resistance and surface gloss, the mechanical strength or flow behavior of materials, and properties such as UV- and light stability or flame retardancy.
BYK has a global network of subsidiaries and employs a workforce of more than 2,500 people worldwide.

Regulatory Affairs Manager (m/f/x) – REACH

Exciting tasks await you – Join our team and take on an exciting opportunity to coordinate global regulatory efforts. As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you'll play a crucial role in managing compliance with evolving regulations like REACH, offering a challenging yet rewarding professional environment. In detail, you will:

• Coordinate global activities related to REACH (-like) regulations, encompassing:
  • Ensuring compliance with REACH for the EU and UK
  • Implementing KKDIK (REACH for Türkiye)
  • Assisting with the adoption of India REACH and other new REACH-like regulations
  • Providing OR services for the EU, TR, UK, etc.
  • Managing the "Letter of Access" process and tracking substance volumes
• Develop strategies for the BYK regulatory legal entity concept
• Support in the development of production / purchasing strategy
• Manage consultants and costs effectively
• Offer responsive support for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant provisions
• Engage with key industry trade bodies and consortia
• Act as the primary point of contact for national or regional authorities and regulatory agency officials
• Provide consultation on the innovation pipeline

The contractually agreed place of work can be determined after consultation. Our head office is in Wesel.

With this profile, you convince us – Are you ready to make an impact in global regulatory compliance? We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager with a strong understanding of EU REACH regulations and experience in managing complex compliance processes. Additionally, you bring:

• A university degree with a focus on chemistry and a strong understanding of polymer chemistry
• Very good understanding of EU REACH regulation and familiarity with other REACH-like regulations
• At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Experience in setting up/maintaining EU REACH dossiers in the IUCLID system
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken; German is a plus
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, consultants, and authorities
• Exceptional analytical and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints
• Great team player mentality and the motivation to work in international teams
• Willingness to travel to our head office in Wesel

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. BYK offers you a lot of advantages:

• Pleasant-sized operations where employees get to know each other personally and exchange ideas
• Short information and decision-making paths
• Comprehensive further education and training offers
• Mobile working, flexible working hours with flextime
• An impressive compensation with good employee benefits and pension plans