Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – m/f/d

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hanau • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead global impact assessments for chemical and related regulations, translating regulatory changes into clear business implications and actionable plans.
  • Drive regulatory foresight and horizon scanning by identifying upcoming and emerging regulations early and supporting long-term compliance and portfolio strategy.
  • Actively monitor, interpret, and communicate future regulatory trends and legislative developments at a global level.
  • Manage global chemical registrations and notifications, including planning, coordination, and execution across regions.
  • Maintain and manage regulatory dossiers using IUCLID, REACH-IT, and other regulatory platforms.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to the business by providing guidance on regulatory compliance topics.
  • Handle complex customer and internal regulatory queries with a solution-oriented, business-focused approach.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of regulatory processes, tools, and programs.
  • Apply strong project and program management skills to lead regulatory initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline
  • Minimum 4–5 years of professional experience in Regulatory Affairs within the chemical or other regulated industries
  • Proven experience managing global chemical regulations and compliance activities, including registrations, notifications, and regulatory assessments
  • Demonstrated expertise in regulatory foresight and interpretation of upcoming and evolving regulations
  • Ability to work independently and proactively with a “go-getter” mindset, while knowing when to align and collaborate with others
  • High level of resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex regulatory challenges in a dynamic environment
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance
  • Confident user of SAP, MS Office, and project management tools
  • Fluent in written and spoken German and English
  • Advantageous: experience with Toxicology or Ecotoxicology
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package – attractive base salary plus bonus and support for a private pension plan
  • Modern working-time arrangements – time autonomy without time recording, with a focus on results-oriented work
  • Generous time off – 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for significant life events, and a life-phase account for paid time off (e.g., sabbatical, early retirement)
  • Additional benefits – subsidized public transport, discounts at many (online) retailers, company medical service with comprehensive preventive check-ups, sports facilities, and an employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
  • Sustainability and social commitment – sustainability embedded in corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in education, family, and science through the company’s foundations
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