Manage the activities of regulatory affairs and ensure regulatory compliance within all the company’s business transactions.
At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity come together to create essential solutions for a better world. From global icons to unexpected innovations, we partner with customers to bring scents, tastes and experiences to life.
Within our Scent division, we combine creativity, craftsmanship and scientific expertise to deliver unique fragrance experiences — from fine fragrances to home and personal care products.
Our Regulatory Affairs EAME team, based in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Paris), supports the business by ensuring compliance and enabling innovation across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
What you’ll do and where you’ll make an impact
- Interpret and ensure regulatory compliance of fragrances prior to customer submission
- Act as the primary local regulatory interface for creative teams, EAME commercial teams and key stakeholders
- Support perfumers in developing compliant fragrances aligned with applicable regulations
- Review and update regulatory documentation, procedures and document management systems
- Understand and integrate customer requirements into regulatory assessments
- Collaborate closely with global Regulatory Affairs teams
Why you could be a great fit
- Around 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the fragrance industry
- Master’s degree in scientific or related fields, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation (mandatory)
- Good understanding of ingredients at risk, trends, naturality and certifications (e.g. biodegradability, ISO 16128) is a plus
- Strong Excel and data manipulation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Fluent in English and French (additional language is a plus)
- Agile, adaptable and solution-oriented
How you stand out
- You combine scientific rigor with business understanding
- You are comfortable working in a complex, international environment
- You can bridge regulatory requirements with innovation
- You build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Why join us
- Join a global leader with a strong, collaborative and inclusive culture
- Work in a European creative center at the heart of the fragrance industry
- Contribute to innovative projects with global impact
- Be part of a diverse environment that values talent and development
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
