Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
Regulatory and Sustainability Manager
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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 strategy focused on continuous innovation, product performance, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with IMU to define product briefs and lead strategic innovation projects, ensuring market-ready solutions that meet consumer needs.
- Identify and implement emerging technologies by leveraging scientific literature, patents, market insights, industry conferences, and open innovation networks.
- Execute patent strategies to ensure freedom to operate, protect intellectual property, and identify licensing opportunities.
- Facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge, innovations, and product specifications to regional R&D teams and manufacturing facilities.
- Partner with IMU, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Legal, Market Research, and global and regional R&D teams to deliver business objectives.
- Build strategic collaborations with suppliers, startups, manufacturers, research institutions, and other innovation partners.
- Represent Henkel at scientific conferences, industry committees, and professional forums, strengthening its reputation as an innovation leader.
- Initiate and lead cost-saving and Design-to-Value initiatives while maintaining product quality and performance.
- Lead, coach, and develop the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor departmental expenditures and ensure effective management of annual budgets and cost centers.
- Ensure all departmental activities comply with Henkel guidelines, quality management systems, safety standards, and applicable legal regulations.
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 level
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: 26103118
Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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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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