Head of Chemical Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d)

Founded in 1953 by Reinhold Beitlich, today\’s CHT Group, more than 70 years later, has developed into a globally active group of companies. With a focus on specialty chemicals as function providers, auxiliaries and additives for industrial processes, today almost 2,500 employees in 28 companies contribute to our success. Together with our own representatives, the company provides products and services for customers in over 120 countries on all continents.

#OneWinningTeam: In the composition of our teams, we attach great importance to the appropriate qualification of each individual. For us, individual personality and “character” is an important part of this qualification. Personal initiative and the assumption of responsibility are elementary prerequisites for satisfied customers, constructive business relationships and our sustainable long-term success.

Through a value-oriented and cooperative management style, we create an atmosphere that promotes creativity, performance, satisfaction and personal development. This is the only way to create products of special quality and “Chemistry with Character”.

HEAD OF CHEMICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS (M/F/D)

Location: Tübingen, Germany
Area / Function: COO / Global Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs
Contract: full-time/ permanent
Start date: 01.11.2025 / according to agreement

• Develop and implement a global regulatory strategy aligned with business objectives and the overarching Group strategy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable international regulations throughout the entire product life cycle, including the timely submission of required documentation in collaboration with the team.
• Establishment and continuous improvement of internal global processes.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and proactively adapt internal policies and processes to maintain ongoing compliance with evolving requirements.
• Act as an inspiring leader by empowering a global team of chemical regulatory specialists across diverse countries and cultures within a matrix organization.
• Represent the CHT Group in interactions with regulatory authorities and industry associations; serve as the primary point of contact for both.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including R&D, Operations, Procurement, and Compliance.

• Degree in Chemistry or a comparable qualification, with extensive professional experience in chemical regulatory affairs and profound leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of chemical regulations and regulatory affairs. Interest in related topics such as sustainability management.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership by formulating and presenting strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Inspiring and dedicated leader who acts as a role model for team leaders and empowers others through effective, context-sensitive communication tailored to individuals, situations, cultures, and goals.
• Outstanding communication skills in both German and English, written and spoken, with confidence in interacting across all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally for business.

• Experience appreciation – through individual feedback as well as company events such as anniversary celebrations, summer parties and Christmas celebrations.
• Experience security – with an attractive non-tariff salary, 33 days of vacation, general health checks.
• Receive care – with numerous social benefits such as supplementary long term care insurance, retirement provision, disability insurance and supplementary health insurance.
• Take advantage of freedom – thanks to flexible working hours and mobile working as well as child holiday care.
• Strengthening individuality – thanks to a wide range of professional development, e.g. training courses, junior staff development, leadership programs and e-learning.
• Facilitate mobility – thanks to good transport connections, free parking spaces and JobRad.