Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Wall’s, PG Tips, Ben & Jerry’s, Marmite, Magnum and Lynx. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace”

The future begins in Research & Development (R&D). In R&D, you’ll find out what consumers want and need, and then design the science and technology to make our innovations come to life. We have over 6,000 R&D employees designing, creating and developing exciting new products using innovative technologies - from scientists and product development experts to professionals such as hairdressers and chefs who have the skills to evaluate new products. You could be designing and developing new innovations for brands like TRESemmé, Magnum, Cornetto and Domestos â€“ straight from your team to the shelves!

At the core of our values is sustainability, and our teams are dedicated to making our products better for you, for our customers and for the world. We are committed to ensuring that all of our packaging is fully reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, and that we are using more recycled content. To achieve this, we collaborate closely either within the various R&D teams, with other Unilever colleagues like Marketeers and the Supply Chain, and with leading scientific experts from around the world. ​ 

Job Purpose

Want to change the world for the better, together?

Unilever is a global business who have been pioneers, innovators and future makers for over 120 years.  Our brands give us a unique opportunity to create positive change, to grow our business and to achieve our purpose of making sustainable living commonplace. https://www.unilever.com/about/who-we-are/about-Unilever/

Since the launch of Lifebuoy brand in 1894, we have supported people in their quest for better personal hygiene.  By 2020, our aim, through Lifebuoy, is to change the hygiene behaviour of 1 billion consumers across Asia, African and Latin America.  This could prevent 600,000 child deaths every year from respiratory infections and diarrhoeal disease – the world’s two leading cause of child mortality.

Our mission is to discover, make and market consumer health and hygiene products and bring them to as many people as possible.

https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/improving-health-and-well-being/health-and-hygiene/healthy-handwashing-habits-for-life/

The Global Regulatory Affairs team sits within the overall Research and Development function.  We pride ourselves on not being defined by our job titles but by the positive impact that we make.  Regulatory Affairs is a pivotal organisation involved in many strategic and operational aspects of our business.  We are continually working with colleagues across other functions such as Safety, Legal, External Affairs, R&D to drive Regulatory change:

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You will lead the regulatory strategy for the Personal Care Hygiene innovation programmes for global brands such as Lifebuoy, Dove, and Rexona.  You will provide regulatory insight and expertise to deliver next generation innovation projects which will positively impact the health and hygiene of people and the planet.

About the role:

• Expert on regulatory developments worldwide which impact personal care hygiene products, and through strong strategic influencing skills, ensures that these developments are incorporated into the Personal Care hygiene innovation programme.
• Provide expertise to support local teams respond effectively and with speed to Regulatory Authority questions.
• Being the global regulatory expert in the development of claims, claims guidelines and robust claim substantiation, working with colleagues from other functions.
• Represents Unilever in relevant external trade associations, coalitions and directly with Regulatory Authorities.

All about you:

We are looking for the right candidate who will have a growth mindset and embrace a challenge with the ability to see things through to the end.

They must have significant experience of the regulatory requirements that govern the Personal Care hygiene industry, preferably globally.

• Minimum BSc, preferable an MS or PhD in Chemistry, Biological Science, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Regulatory Toxicology or equivalent.  MBA is also advantageous.
• Extensive experience working within an FMCG environment.
• Experience specialising in interpretation of regulations and working with brands to craft claims and robust substantiation strategies.
• Experience of obtaining and maintaining product or active substance registrations in one or more regions.
• Experience of working in an external environment such as Trade Associations or Regulatory Authorities.
• Experience of working with third party consultants and suppliers would be a benefit.
• Great collaborator with excellent communication skills.
• A quick learner who is not afraid to take the initiative and be proactive to get things done.
• Ability to work in an international team, stakeholders are based in Europe, India and USA.
• Must be fluent in English.

What do we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a global company with a clear vision of making sustainable living commonplace. 
• Working on brands with the power to brighten people’s lives all over the world.  You will be part of a diverse and ambitious team, shaping the future of Unilever Hygiene brands.
• Working in an international team on a daily basis.
• Exciting career opportunities in a global, purpose-led business.
• We are looking for the right people for our roles and we are open to talk about how our flexible working policies can make this role the right one for you.

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, but also our pension scheme, an annual bonus, a free gym, a staff shop and shares. You’ll get the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and agile environment. We strive to achieve a family-friendly culture and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.