Regulatory Affairs Associate

KEMIN ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH – EMENA is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate to join our team focused on innovative and sustainable solutions in animal husbandry.

This role supports the registration and authorization of feed additives across the EU, helping bring new ingredients to market that benefit livestock and poultry producers.

location: Herentals, Belgium (hybrid)

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

• Manage EFSA submission processes and collaborate with internal teams to prepare EU authorization dossiers.
• Track dossier progress and respond to EFSA Requests For Information (RFIs) within legal deadlines.
• Design, supervise, and report on studies conducted by external facilities or internal business units.
• Conduct scientific reviews and interpret study reports, including statistical analyses.
• Submit dossiers via EC and EFSA portals.
• Advise Sales & Marketing on regulatory strategies aligned with business goals.
• Prioritize tasks within assigned projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Engage with industry associations (e.g., FEFANA) to build a professional network.
• Produce scientific writing for conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
• Represent the company at scientific events and participate in technical working groups.

Core qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry (preferred), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in dossier management for regulated products (e.g., feed, food, disinfectants, pharma, medical devices, chemicals, pesticides).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience and passion for regulatory disciplines, preferably chemistry-related.
• Strong scientific writing and analytical interpretation skills.
• Fluent English and Dutch or French.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Capable of synthesizing complex information and identifying gaps.

What Awaits You

--> A challenging opportunity with a lot variety where you can take ownership of your role and grow.

--> A competitive financial package

• Yearly bonus
• Medical coverage
• Life and travel insurance
• Pension plan

--> Continued learning opportunities - at Kemin we are compelled by curiosity, we offer our employees the possibility to develop themself on a personal and profession level

• Tuition reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning
• Corporate University with online and in person trainings.

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