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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Consumer Brands Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (~Expert)
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About this Position
This Regulatory Affairs Specialist role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and managing product registrations for chemical substances and consumer chemical products (e.g., laundry and homecare products such as Persil and Bref) regulated by the Korean Ministry of Environment (MOE). The role covers end-to-end regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle under K-REACH and safety-confirmed household chemical product regulations, including product registration, labeling, advertising review, and product change management.
What you´ll do
- Ensure compliance with Korean chemical and consumer chemical product regulations (MOE, K-REACH, and related requirements)
- Manage registration and notification of existing and new chemical substances
- Execute regulatory submissions and product registration activities
- Oversee regulatory compliance across the full product lifecycle, including: labeling review, review of advertising and promotional materials, and product change management
- Monitor and track imported chemical substance volumes to ensure regulatory compliance
- Provide regulatory guidance and interpretation to internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, etc.)
- Monitor regulatory developments in Korea and globally, and assess potential impact on products and business
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of regulatory strategies
- Support regulatory documentation and submissions for export markets when required
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum 7 years ~ maximum 12 years of Regulatory Affairs experience in chemical substances (K-REACH) and/or consumer chemical products regulated by the Korean MOE
- Experience with K-BPR (biocidal products or insecticides) preferred
- Fluent in both Korean and English (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension DC
- Support for Employee Contributions of National Health Insurance
- Support for Medical Check-up
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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26097540
Job Locations: South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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