Job Description

The Opportunity:

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Office Location: Lutterworth

Full-time | Hybrid/Remote

Are you passionate about regulatory compliance and want to make an impact in a global life sciences company?


Avantor is looking for a Local Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team and ensure compliance with local and EU regulations across our operations. This role is key in interpreting legislation, liaising with authorities, and supporting both local and central teams in regulatory matters.

What you'll do:

Monitor and interpret local and EU regulatory requirements, ensuring timely communication across the organization.


Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and implement compliance actions.


Maintain contact with local authorities: inspections, declarations, reporting, and license requests.


Ensure timely acquisition, renewal, and maintenance of local licenses to operate.


Support customer and supplier regulatory needs, including license checks and guidance.


Act as a local point of contact for central regulatory projects and initiatives.


Train employees on regulatory topics and ensure local compliance.


Proactively identify and escalate regulatory risks to the central RA team.

What you'll need to succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences (e.g., Industrial Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology).


Minimum 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the EU.


Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks.


Experience in Lab Supply, Pharma, or Chemicals is a plus.


Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP (ERP).


Fluent in English and the local language (written and spoken).

What we're looking for:

A detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a passion for compliance.


Strong communicator with a customer-centric mindset.


Team player who thrives in a multicultural environment.


Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Why Avantor?

At Avantor, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organization that enables science for the betterment of lives. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

Apply now and help us shape the future of science through regulatory excellence.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career.

Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better.

It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.



We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.


If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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