Regulatory Affairs Manager

About the Association

Originally founded in 1951, CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artist’s Colours Industry is an exclusive leading trade association representing the interests of coatings’ manufacturers in Europe. CEPE’s mission as the voice of the sector to the European Union is to act as intermediary between the European institutions and its members, both companies and national associations.

As Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will be initiating the improvement of the framework conditions for a more competitive and sustainable future.

About the Role

The Manager will be working in a small team reporting directly to the Managing Director and Regulatory Affairs Director. Their tasks will consist in (not exclusively):

• Developing the position of the coatings and inks sector on several issues including REACH, CLP, safety information (datasheets and labelling), transport. This includes the drafting of position papers, technical notes, updates, presentations, responding to public consultations.
• Managing several technical working groups (printing inks, vehicle refinishing and others). This task includes drawing up agenda, preparing the technical aspects of the meeting, drafting the minutes, follow-up on decisions.
• Acting as point of contact and liaison for company members and national associations.
• Providing a helpdesk for members enquiries
• Representing CEPE in external meetings and Fora e.g. European Commission, World Coatings Council.
• Strengthening and maintaining relevant contacts with representatives of the European Institutions and stakeholders (CEFIC, DUCC and others).

About the Required Experience

• A scientific background – degree in chemistry (or another natural science) is a must
• At least 8 years of work experience within the sector, ideally within a trade/sector association or in a corporate environment with relevant exposure to industry position building.
• Previous experience in dealing with safety, health and environmental issues, preferably within an industry or association that is related to chemical mixtures such as paint or printing ink or similar, with other relevant sectors to be considered as well.
• Native OR near-native fluency in English, with any other language to be considered an asset
• Diplomatic attitude with the ability to listen and bring together diverging opinions with a sense to build compromise.
• Ability to handle multiple work streams and a high level of resilience.
• Willingness/ability to travel occasionally.

About the offer

• An open company culture where you have the independence and room to deliver an impact.
• Substantial opportunity to develop and grow personally/professionally within an experienced team of experts in their field.
• Full-time contract and a benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement (three days from home/two days from the office.

How to apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications to Sergey Golyshin, Director for Recruitment at sergey.golyshin@mavence.com as well as Beren Kiraz, Recruitment Executive at info@mavence.com indicating ‘Application – CEPE Regulatory Affairs Manager’ in the subject line.

Applications should consist of a Cover Letter and a recent Curriculum Vitae and will be processed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Your application will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CEPE and Mavence are committed to diversity and inclusion, which is why we encourage all applicants no matter their age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, sex and gender identity, religion, or political affiliation to apply for vacancies.

Personne de contact

Sergey Golyshin