Regulatory Affairs Product Manager – General Products & Cosmetics – EMEA in Bradford

Regulatory Affairs Product Manager – General Products & Cosmetics (EMEA) Permanent, Full Time Location: UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands (other EU countries with a Kimberly‑Clark office may be considered) Competitive Salary + Benefits

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground‑breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

This role is part of Kimberly‑Clark’s Global Regulatory Affairs team enabling safe, compliant innovation across EM Europe. In this role you’ll own regulatory compliance for general (consumer) products and cosmetics across the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the UK—driving GPSR implementation, cosmetics notifications and Technical Documentation, Product information Files, labeling and claims approvals. Your portfolio will include General Products, Cosmetics, Textiles and cover the following markets EU Member States, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK (including Northern Ireland).

This role will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Support obligations of the designated Responsible Person (EU/EEA), UK Responsible Person, by ensuring products meet applicable regulations and internal standards; act as liaison to competent authorities as needed.
• Lead and execute EU/UK GPSR implementation activities for EM Europe (planning, gap assessment, documentation, training, governance).
• Ensure general product Technical Documentation and Cosmetics PIF readiness.
• Prepare and execute market notifications/registrations; CPNP (EU/EEA); SCPN/OPSS (UK).
• Maintain accurate internal trackers and archives for all submissions and approvals.
• Review and approve labels and claims; provide regulatory sign‑off in the artwork process.
• Roll out distributor/importer obligations, provide support on agreement developments.
• Provide regulatory inputs to cross‑functional projects, including change control assessments, complaints support, and audit readiness.
• Draft/update regulatory procedures, work instructions, and training; build stakeholder capability across the region.
• Support post‑market surveillance/cosmetovigilance, including evaluation and reporting of Serious Undesirable Effects (SUEs), coordination of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead regulatory intelligence: scan, interpret, and brief on emerging EU/UK and market regulatory changes; maintain an actionable requirements inventory and publish timely alerts/guidance.
• Engage with trade associations and regulatory bodies to monitor trends, clarify requirements, and represent company positions.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, well‑being, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly‑Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering field (advanced degree a plus) or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 5+ years’ Regulatory Affairs experience in cosmetics and/or consumer/general products and/or BPR across EU/UK.
• Practical knowledge of GPSR, BPR and EU/UK cosmetics frameworks (PIF, RP, CPNP/SCPN) and strong command of labeling/claims review and artwork sign‑off.
• Strong accuracy and organization across multiple markets and deadlines; clear, concise written communication in English.
• Experience with EtQ or similar QMS/regulatory systems is advantageous.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on‑site fitness centre, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance.
• Our belief in promoting a healthy work‑life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well‑being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.

To Be Considered

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For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly‑Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.