Rousselot is the global leader in producing gelatin and collagens for food, feed, pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. The collagen products of our leading Peptan & Nextida brands are used as ingredients for dietary supplements and functional foods. Rousselot, Peptan and Nextida are brands of Darling Ingredients.
For our Global Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property department we are currently looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist.
Are you passionate about regulatory affairs and eager to grow your expertise in a global, science-driven environment? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of compliance, product development and international business? Then this opportunity might be the perfect next step in your career.
You will report to the Global Regulatory Affairs Director and work from our offices in Ghent/Belgium.
About the role
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be part of our global Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team and play a key role in supporting regulatory activities across our product portfolio. You will contribute to ensuring global compliance while enabling the growth of innovative products in the fields of food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, biomedical applications and animal by-products.
Your key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Support global and regional regulatory compliance activities across EMEA and beyond
* Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documentation and dossiers for customers and authorities
* Assist in import/export and veterinary border control matters
* Provide regulatory support for new product development, new applications and change management
* Support filings and registrations and help ensure timely approvals
* Assist in the preparation and follow-up of regulatory meetings and communications
* Stay up to date with evolving regulations and industry trends
* Contribute to global projects, including input for clinical trials and product innovations
Collaboration at the core
You will work closely with global and regional regulatory teams, as well as key internal stakeholders across the organization. You will support in providing input for meetings with authorities, industry federations and external partners
What you bring
* A Master’s degree in Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bio-engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition or a related field
* A first experience within Regulatory Affairs
* A structured way of working and attention to detail, with a problem-solving mindset
* A genuine interest in writing and preparing dossiers, documentation and presentations
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with varied topics and stakeholders
* Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
* Hands-on mentality
* Fluency in English (Dutch and/or French are a plus)
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management principles
Why join us?
You will join an international and innovative company where regulatory affairs plays a key role in enabling business growth. This is a great opportunity to develop your regulatory expertise, gain global exposure and contribute to impactful projects, while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive team environment.