About us
We are ALTANA: one group of companies - four divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. A global leader in specialty chemicals and with myriad opportunities for you to develop and grow. Enrich your life with this decisive plus!
With more than 8.000 employees, the ALTANA Group achieved sales of over 3 billion euros in 2024. BYK, as part of the ALTANA Group, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals. Our innovative and sustainable additives improve scratch resistance and surface gloss, the mechanical strength or flow behavior of materials, and properties such as UV- and light stability or flame retardancy.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist - REACH Compliance (m/f/x)
Location: Wesel near Düsseldorf
Exciting tasks await you - join our team and take on the opportunity to ensure REACH compliance of our products in order to secure the right to manufacture and import chemical substances in the EU and other regions where REACH-like regulation is adopted (UK, Turkey, Eurasia etc.). Specifically, you will:
Support and promote BYK’s sourcing and production strategy with relevant parties
Communicate consistent and compliant information to BYK customers and internal parties
Assess and provide REACH OR services to support the business
Communicate with external consultants and services
Work closely with R&D on NPD to ensure all regulatory aspects are met
Interact with national and international committees, industrial trade associations, agencies as well as governmental organizations on behalf of BYK
With this profile, you convince us - with a strong academic background in natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, toxicology or similar), preferably enhanced by a PhD, and profound experience in REACH, you are well-equipped to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Additionally, you bring:
Profound professional experience in the field of REACH
Minimum 5 years of experience in IUCLID, and ideally SAP knowledge
Proficiency in English; additional language skills are an advantage
Excellent communication and (re)presentation skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities
The ability to work well in an international environment, both independently and as part of a multi-functional team
A self-starter who seeks solutions to complex issues
Strong sense of confidentiality
In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. BYK offers you a lot of advantages. They include:
Pleasant-sized operations where employees get to know each other personally and exchange ideas
Short information and decision-making paths, comprehensive further education and training offers
Flexible working hours with flextime and an impressive compensation with good employee benefits and pension plans