Associate Manager Regulatory Affairs

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#173263 - Prague Prague Czech Republic

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Associate Manager Regulatory Affairs

As theRegulatory Affairs Specialist for Market Access you will be the primary driver for product registrations renewals and import/export compliance across the EMEA region with a specific focus onnon-EU markets. This role is critical in bridging the gap between manufacturing and global commercialization ensuring our life-changing pet nutrition reaches markets will act as a strategic partner collaborating with global regulatory colleagues supply chain teams and government agencies (including veterinary control authorities) to optimize time-to-market and navigate complex trade landscapes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Market Access & Compliance

• Lead Regulatory Resolution:Solve complex problems related to registrations and import/export flows for the EMEA portfolio.

• Authority Liaison:Build and maintain professional relationships with Dutch Czech Italian and other international veterinary control authorities.

• Logistics Collaboration:Partner with Customer Service and Logistics (CS&L) to ensure all regulatory hurdles are cleared for timely product dispatch.

• Process Optimization:Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency in regulatory workflows and service levels.

• Audit & Documentation:Supervise the creation of and audit for accuracy all compliant regulatory documentation for international shipments.

Strategy & Intelligence

• Regulatory Strategy:Advise the business on successful product introduction strategies based on in-depth knowledge of country-specific import/export requirements.

• Intelligence Management:Research and maintain country-specific regulatory intelligence files; author regulatory Points of View (POVs) and assessments for Product Inventory Reviews (PIRs).

• Registration Oversight:Manage the end-to-end registration process including data analysis and certificate preparation while overseeing the Importation and Registration database.

Representation & Engagement

• Cross-Functional Leadership:Represent the EMEA Regulatory Affairs team in project meetings with R&D Marketing Legal and Procurement.

• Trade Advocacy:Act as the Hills representative within theEuropean Pet Food Association (FEDIAF)and theCzech Pet Food Association.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field. A scientific or technical background (e.g. Biochemistry Biology Veterinary Science) is highly preferred.

• Proven industry experience in regulatory affairs market access or export compliance roles.

Expected Areas of Knowledge:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and web-based technologies; experience with relational and non-relational database systems is a plus.

• A meticulous approach to documentation tracking and information interpretation.

• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external government agencies.

• Self-motivated and able to thrive while working independently yet remains a collaborative team player across diverse departments.

• A proactive and highly ethical approach to compliance and regulatory standards.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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