EMENA Regulatory Affairs Manager

Role Overview

The EMENA Regulatory Affairs Manager oversees regulatory compliance and affairs for the business group across Europe the Middle East and North Africa. This position acts as the primary expert on EU frameworks driving product compliance strategies while aligning with business growth initiatives. The role balances high-level strategic management of regulatory portfolios with active hands-on operational oversight of certifications audits and committee representation to ensure product market access and support top-line sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Compliance

• Manage and execute regulatory strategies including the coordination of submissions approvals and portfolio maintenance across European markets.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on EU regulatory frameworks directives and legislative changes affecting the business group.
• Lead the transition and preparation for emerging requirements specifically focusing on environmental and sustainability mandates (e.g. CPR LCA EPD and DPP).
• Provide technical regulatory guidance and review papers to support international markets including India Korea Australia South Africa China Taiwan Vietnam and Japan.

Committee Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the company in critical industry committees and regulatory bodies including WG3 CH239 BSI ARTSM REMA and ERF groups.
• Mirror committee work to ensure internal strategies align with industry standards (e.g. Road Sign and Workzone requirements) providing support to national representatives (e.g. NEN NBN DIN).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D Quality and Legal to maintain comprehensive compliance documentation and execute service initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Audits

• Manage the full audit lifecycle for multiple third-party certifiers (e.g. TUV Ascquer UTAC and Silninci Vyvof). This includes coordinating site visits for facilities in the US Europe and Asia and ensuring readiness for CE ECE/UN104 NF and TPESC-B certifications.
• Oversee operational compliance activities such as managing ink specifications for TJ printers addressing out-of-spec issues with external laboratories and updating local test reports.
• Maintain active compliance for specific regional requirements such as annual SASO 2913 certifications for Saudi Arabia and triennial Calcoast certificate tracking.

Business Development & Growth

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive top-line growth identify unmet customer needs and develop technical solutions that deliver on sales targets.
• Support the sales force by providing technical expertise analyzing regulatory impacts and developing strategies to maximize sales of both new and existing products in current and new markets.
• Develop and present insights on market trends (e.g. Vision Zero / 20mph/30kph programs) to internal sales teams to capitalize on regulatory shifts.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in Chemistry Life Sciences Law or a related scientific/technical discipline.
• Experience: Extensive experience in regulatory affairs within a manufacturing or relevant industrial sector in Europe.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks directives and compliance standards with specific expertise in managing third-party testing and accredited laboratory relationships.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset to interpret complex legal and technical regulations and manage high-stakes compliance documentation.
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and represent the company effectively in high-level committee meetings.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits:
  • We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
  • Access to Lyra our confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • We provide a free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site.
  • Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund employer pays ⅔ of the premium.
  • Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
  • Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (4% ATV allowance pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a 500 annual individual training budget access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.

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Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at . 

At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG apparel automotive and pharma industries. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time