For an international industrial group, active in specialty materials we are looking for a Regulatory & Green Innovation Strategy Lead. You will guide the introduction of new, bio-based and environmentally conscious products into key markets - with a strong focus on the European region.Regulatory & Green Innovation Strategy Lead - Antwerp - Specialty ChemicalsOur client is a global industrial group with a long-standing presence in the natural resources and specialty materials sector. Headquartered outside of Europe, the company operates across multiple continents and serves key markets in agriculture, energy transition, and advanced manufacturing.The European hub, based in Antwerp, plays a strategic role in coordinating commercial, regulatory, and innovation activities in collaboration with international partners. The organization is currently evolving its portfolio with a stronger focus on bio-based and sustainable solutions, requiring an agile approach to compliance and market readiness.Regulatory & Green Innovation Strategy Lead - Antwerp - Specialty ChemicalsDevelop and manage regulatory roadmaps for innovative product introductionsResearch and assess market-specific regulatory requirements across the EU and beyondBuild structured timelines, documentation flows, and validation strategies to support product registrationsCollaborate with sustainability teams to integrate environmental impact assessments, including carbon footprint metricsManage interactions with external consultants, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholdersAct as the project lead for all compliance-related streams tied to product innovationProvide regulatory input to cross-functional innovation or business development projectsRegulatory & Green Innovation Strategy Lead - Antwerp - Specialty ChemicalsMaster's degree in a scientific discipline (e.G., Biology, Agronomy, Chemistry)3-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, ideally within: Specialty chemicals or life sciencesStrong understanding of European regulatory frameworksAble to manage projects independently; no direct people managementComfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving innovation contextFluent in EnglishWilling to travel occasionally (e.G., supplier or partner visits)Regulatory & Green Innovation Strategy Lead - Antwerp - Specialty ChemicalsA visible and impactful role within an international and innovation-driven environmentHigh degree of autonomy with close collaboration across global functionsOpportunity to help shape sustainable, next-generation solutions in a growing segmentCompetitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities #Chemistry #Manufacturing #Antwerp #Compliance #GreenInnovation #International #Regulatory #Affairs #Management #Impact #Dynamic #NewChallenge #Jobs #NewOpportunity Development project, Innovation, VOS, Metric, Innovation, Documentation, Chemistry, Innovation Strategy, Chemicals, Biology, Registration, Life Science, Strategies, Carbon footprint, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Research, Projects, Regulatory Bodies, Product Innovation, People Management, Sustainability