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This is an exciting opportunity to join Avantor as Senior Counsel and be at the forefront of our new Product & Chemical Regulatory function for the EU! Avantor® is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. This brand-new position offers a unique opportunity to shape the processes and be a member of the legal team, driving Avantor's operations across Europe and in Germany. Reporting to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory, you'll play a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory frameworks across Europe, with a strong emphasis on product regulatory compliance and trade regulations. You will provide strategic legal counsel to Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Commercial leadership, as well as provide expert support to other Avantor lawyers to mitigate legal risks.
Job Responsibility
Provide expert legal advice on European regulations including REACH, CLP, MDR/IVDR, GMP guidelines, pharmaceutical and/or medical device law, import/export law and environmental regulations
Engage with regulatory authorities (EMA, ECHA, NCAs), draft regulatory responses, facilitate audits, and advocate for the company
Develop and implement compliance strategies for EU and international trade regulations including customs classifications, Incoterms, duty drawback processes, and trade sanctions
Direct support for compliance audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist in preparation and review of submissions to regulatory authorities
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address regulatory issues
Develop and implement internal policies and procedures for ongoing compliance
Identify and mitigate legal risks related to regulatory compliance
Conduct training sessions to enhance awareness of regulatory requirements
Requirements
LLM or equivalent law degree, registered as an attorney in at least one European jurisdiction
10+ years of legal experience, preferably from a leading law firm and/or multinational corporation, with 5-7 years specializing in European regulatory law within pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device, or other highly regulated industries
Experience collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
In-depth knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks including CLP, REACH, and GMP guidelines
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Proficiency in English required
At least one other European language preferred
Nice to have
At least one other European language
Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical or other highly regulated industries