Manager Technical Regulatory Affairs Colipa

The European Cosmetics Association

Brussels, Belgium

Colipa, the Brussels based European trade association of the cosmetic industry represents 27 national associations and 18 international companies. Among its activities, it also covers a wide range of scientific & regulatory issues impacting the cosmetic industry.

Role:

• Provides strategic support to membership in the area of technical regulatory affairs. Analyses, manage and advise on technical regulatory developments that impact the industry, thereby contributing to a sustainable regulatory environment, and to positioning on key topics related to consumer safety.
• Reports to the Director Technical Regulatory Affairs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Issue Management
  • Monitors relevant technical regulatory developments, act as focal point for membership and colleagues on the assigned issues
  • Keeps members informed of developments, creates issue ownership, and takes action
  • Facilitates consensus building in the industry on the assigned issues
• Internal/External network
  • Builds and maintains the internal/external network on the assigned issues
  • Organises internal/external meetings/events
• Reports and positions
  • Prepares reports and industry positions, prepares minutes of meetings, and helps to create communication materials on the issues.

Requested profile:

• Master of Science, relevant discipline (Pharmacology, Veterinary / Medicine, Chemistry, ...)
• 2-3 years professional experience, relevant for the position
• Demonstrated knowledge of health/consumer regulations and/or expertise in managing health/consumer issues (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals...) would be an asset;
• Strong organisational skills, team player and service mindedness. Responsive, pro-active and capable of providing efficient support to the Director of the Technical Regulatory department as well as to work with a certain level of autonomy;
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, proficient computer literacy

Offer:

We offer a full time position in an international and professional working environment with a competitive and benefits package. Your application, C.V. and indication of your salary expectations should be sent by email quoting in the subject title “AD TRA” to:

Ms Samia ESSOUAYAH, Manager HR and Services ; Email: sessouayah@colipa.be

Please note that applications will only be considered if they fully match the requested profile and all requirements. Only candidates that are short listed will be contacted.