Regulatory Affairs Scientist (Chemical Compliance) in London

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

You'll be part of an innovative team advancing our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As an EHS Specialist III, you'll provide expert guidance and leadership in environmental health, safety, and sustainability programs across the organization. You'll collaborate with teams at all levels to develop and implement comprehensive EHS management systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and create a strong safety-focused culture. This role combines strategic thinking with practical problem-solving to protect our employees, environment, and facilities while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert in chemical regulatory compliance, shaping how products are developed, registered, and brought to global markets. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance while enabling innovation across international teams. This position offers high visibility and the opportunity to contribute to regulatory strategy, working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and global stakeholders. The role requires a high level of independence and ownership, as you will operate in an international environment and drive topics with minimal supervision.

• Provide technical oversight and support for major regulatory submissions, including REACH registrations.
• Manage annual chemical product compliance reporting for the Lithuania site and ensure adherence to local legislation.
• Act as a key regulatory expert across business units and cross-functional teams.
• Develop, improve, and deliver corporate training on chemical compliance standards.
• Lead and execute projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including proactive collaboration with R&D teams to reduce product and process hazards.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, objectives, and procedures for chemical compliance programs.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging legislation and contribute to risk assessment activities.

• Education: BS/MS in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Law, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, compliance, chemical consulting, or risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of EU chemical regulations, including REACH, CLP, Prior Informed Consent, drug and explosive precursor regulations, and ODS & F-gas.
• Experience with Lithuanian regulatory requirements (e.g., AIVIKS, NVSC reporting, ethanol licensing).
• Experience collaborating with regulatory authorities and/or participation in industry associations is an advantage.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Lithuanian language skills — written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and operationalize complex chemical regulations.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and drive topics with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across different audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven project management skills and ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment.

• You can choose a remote or hybrid working model.
• Annual performance bonus and additional financial benefits.
• Comprehensive health package: private health insurance, life and accident insurance.
• Wellbeing support for employees and their family members, including mental health consultations, health check-ups, vaccinations, and on-site health screening days.
• Opportunities for professional growth: internal trainings, access to Thermo Fisher e-University, and continuous development.
• The opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization and collaborate with international experts.
• An inclusive and supportive culture.

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2,625.00–€3,937.50.