Senior Regulatory Specialist - Self Care in Henley on Thames

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Senior Regulatory Specialist - Self Care.

What we do: At Kenvue, we realise the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are: Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role Overview: As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Self-Care, you will be part of the EMEA Regulatory Science & Advocacy team and you will support regulatory intelligence, policy development, external engagement, and cross‐functional alignment. You provide clear regulatory insights to help guide strategic decisions in the evolving EU self‐care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Intelligence & Foresight: Monitor regulatory developments from EMA, HMA, CMDh, the European Commission, and national competent authorities. Track topics such as EU pharmaceutical legislation revision, Rx‐to‐OTC switches, labelling and packaging rules, pharmacovigilance, benefit‐risk considerations, and quality standards. Identify potential impacts on products, portfolios, processes, and strategic plans. Provide concise analyses to support business preparedness.
• Regulatory Policy Contribution: Contribute to company positions on EU regulatory and policy initiatives affecting the self‐care landscape. Coordinate internal inputs to public consultations, draft guidelines, and legislative proposals. Ensure EMEA‐specific insights are reflected in global regulatory and policy discussions. Support development of advocacy materials and briefing documents.
• External Advocacy & Representation: Participate in industry association working groups and relevant regulatory or policy platforms. Support interactions with regulators, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders. Contribute scientific and regulatory expertise to help shape proportionate, consumer‐centric, and innovation‐friendly frameworks for OTC medicines.
• Internal Leadership & Alignment: Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Medical, Quality, Legal, Government Affairs, R&D, and Commercial teams. Communicate regulatory changes clearly and pragmatically. Provide regulatory assessments to support decision‐making and internal governance processes. Help ensure organizational readiness for evolving regulatory expectations.

Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or higher in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with EU regulatory frameworks for self‐care and OTC products.
• Strong understanding of EU regulatory processes and interactions with competent authorities.
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory texts and translate them into actionable guidance.
• Excellent communication, synthesis, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English.

What's in it for you? Competitive Benefit Package, Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More! Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities. Employee Resource Groups.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.