Job Description

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

For our innovative research location Schwabenheim (near Mainz) we are looking for a full-time and initially limited to 4 years Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs (m/w/d) – CMC – Site Transfers (#ILC) as soon as possible.

The focus of this position is on the processing of site transfers for multiple products in close coordination with colleagues within the global regulatory affairs team and the responsible finished product manufacturing facilities.

Main responsibilities:

Global Regulatory representative within the assigned product transfer projects

Evaluation of requirements for registered markets

Preparation and submission of product site transfers

Maintenance and updating of regulatory CMC dossiers

(Co-)development of regulatory concepts and preparation of documentation for change notifications, taking into account current regulatory quality standards

Timely response to inquiries from countries and authorities

Technical support of other functions in regulatory issues

Collection and maintenance of regulatory information, taking into account the associated processes, as well as maintenance of the relevant systems and databases

Your profile:

Master's degree as Pharmacist, Chemist, Food Chemist or Biologist

Ideally, you have professional experience in comparable positions in the pharmaceutical industry. However, applications from university graduates are also welcome.

Consistent, flexible, team-oriented and familiar with MS Office

Careful and responsible way of working

You combine organizational skills with strong communication skills in an international environment

Very good verbal and written language (English, German)

Our offer:

Flexible working hours (37.5 hours/week) and an attractive company pension scheme

Competitive salary package: 13 monthly salaries + holiday pay + target bonus

30 days holiday entitlement (depending on location)

Hybrid working model (depending on location)

Internal training and promotion opportunities

International co-operations

Training on the job

Contributing your own ideas to the process design

Insights into the development of veterinary medicinal products

Corporate benefits and free (electric) car parking

Good company canteen and a company health management program

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Communication, Database Maintenance, Detail-Oriented, Employee Training Programs, FDA Regulations, Global Product Management, Management Process, Market Requirements Documents, Market Validation, Professional Etiquette, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA) Standards, Quality Standards, Regulations, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory CMC, Regulatory Communications, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Audits, Regulatory Experience, Regulatory Management, Regulatory Submissions {+ 3 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/23/2025

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Requisition ID:R364812