Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability Manager

Consumer Brands Engineering United Arab Emirates, Dubai Full Time Regular
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About this Position

The position plays a key role in shaping and driving the R&D and innovation strategy, with a strong focus on developing sustainable, high-performing, and cost-effective product solutions. The role is responsible for translating consumer and market needs into innovative concepts, identifying new technologies and external innovation opportunities, and ensuring the successful transfer of technical solutions into manufacturing. 

What you´ll do

  • Define and drive a sustainable global product and innovation strategy focused on continuous innovation, performance, quality, and cost optimization.
  • Lead key R&D and innovation projects, translating consumer and market needs into innovative, marketable, and technically feasible product concepts.
  • Identify and leverage new technologies and open innovation opportunities through scientific research, patents, market intelligence, suppliers, startups, and external innovation partners.
  • Drive the patent and intellectual property strategy, ensuring freedom to operate while developing and protecting strong proprietary technologies and licensable patents.
  • Lead the transfer of technical know-how, technologies, and product specifications to regional teams and manufacturing units, ensuring successful scale-up and implementation.
  • Collaborate closely with IMU, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Legal, Market Research, Manufacturing, and global and regional R&D teams to deliver business and innovation objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement through Cost-Chase and Design-to-Value initiatives while representing the organization at scientific congresses, industry committees, and relevant external forums.
  • Lead, train, and develop the department while managing budgets and ensuring all activities comply with company guidelines, quality systems, safety standards, and legal requirements.

What makes you a good fit

  • 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in R&D, Product Development, Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, or a related technical function, preferably within a multinational or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong expertise in Regulatory Affairs, including regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience in sustainability management, integrating sustainability principles into product development and innovation strategies.
  • Proven experience leading innovation and product development projects, including technology transfer and implementation within manufacturing environments.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working across R&D, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Legal, Marketing, and other business functions.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with global and remote teams, including influencing and leading stakeholders without direct or solid-line reporting relationships.
  • Experience engaging and building relationships with external partners, suppliers, startups, governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, and industry associations.
  • Strong stakeholder management, project management, communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with the ability to operate effectively across different functions, cultures, and seniority levels.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.

JOB ID: 26098833

Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitmentgcc@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Con un sólido legado de cerca de 150 años, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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FAQ

Sí, solo debes completar tu perfil en nuestro sistema de solicitud en línea y una vez completo, puedes aplicar a varios puestos. 

Sí, por favor. Henkel es una compañía internacional en la que estarás trabajando con personas de todo el mundo y el inglés es el idioma oficial de la compañía. Como norma general, escribe la solicitud en el mismo idioma en el que está escrita la oferta de empleo.  

Cada vacante que abrimos en Henkel es única y encontrar a la persona adecuada es importante tanto para el candidato contratado como para Henkel. Queremos asegurarnos de que tanto el candidato como la compañía, son una buena opción el uno para el otro. Durante todo el proceso proporcionamos un feedback a los candidatos.

Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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