Title:  Commercial Regulatory Specialist

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Job summary & Purpose of the role

The EMEA Regulatory Specialist supports the needs of the Business and the ability of Univar Solutions to grow and succeed by creating a competitive advantage through the Regulatory Affairs department. This position fits into the context of an existing Global team.

Using basic regulatory knowledge, it is the first level of response to standard customer regulatory requests and inquiries without technical complexity.

Responsibilities & duties

Customers Regulatory Enquiries

• Provide timely and accurate answers to customer regulatory enquiries: documentation, questionnaire, platform
• Ensure that the EMEA Regulatory processes are followed and comply with KPI’s
• Manage internal exchanges (Marketing, Sales, Shared services) and external interactions (customers, suppliers, external partners) to find a win / win solution for Univar and customers

Supplier Data Management

• Collect and approve Regulatory statements & certificates from suppliers
• Create and maintain product Regulatory sheets on Univar format if necessary
• Ensure that supplier data are uploaded or updated in VEEVA

Align with overall Univar goals and requirements

• Run the business: drive Regulatory KPI’s to support the business
• Change the culture: share transparent performance reports.
• Increase the Global approach opening communication and collaboration with other Regions than Europe
• Grow the business: share best practices and regulatory knowledge

      Ensure a good collaboration/cooperation with Regulatory Experts

• Ask support on best practices, technical support, processes to follow and selection of contacts
• Share updates to maintain excellent communication between both groups Experts & Specialists

Qualifications & skills :

          ▪ Degree in Pharmacy or in the chemical field + preferably a master specialization in Personal Care – Cosmetics  

           sector.

          ▪ Regulatory Knowledge (European Regulations)

         ▪ Experience in Regulatory or Quality matters if possible

         ▪ Excellent communication skills and ability to explain in technical terms at an adequate level

          ▪ Strong goal-oriented orientation

          ▪ Strong motivation, desire to get involved, curiosity, enthusiasm, open-mindedness

          ▪ English compulsory, another European language if possible

         ▪ Ability to work in a local and international context

Key competencies & behaviors

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Univar's business actions and organizational levers that drive profitable growth. Use appropriate interpersonal style and communication methods to gain influence and build relationships
• Ensure that the customer and supplier perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities. Effectively anticipate and satisfy the needs of customers and suppliers. Assume responsibility for the satisfaction and loyalty of customers and suppliers.
• Consistently present their self as a transversal partner across the various lines of the organization and works collaboratively within and outside its team to better serve the needs of customers / suppliers and exceed the expectations of end customers. It actively supports key decisions and promotes a teamwork spirit to demonstrate commitment to Univar Values.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.