Regulatory Compliance Director

h3Regulatory Compliance Director
- HESQ /h3 pWe at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world\'s key challenges
- resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change. /p h3bAbout the Role /b /h3 pWe are looking for an experienced regulatory compliance leader to establish and lead our HESQ Regulatory Compliance Centre of Excellence. Reporting to the VP Product Stewardship and Compliance, you will build a consistent global framework that helps the organization anticipate regulatory change, manage risk and translate complex requirements into practical action. This is a highly visible role with significant influence across functions, operations and geographies. /p h3bWhat you will do /b /h3 ul liLead, develop and continuously improve the global HESQ regulatory compliance framework, governance and ways of working. /li liBuild an end-to-end compliance process covering regulatory monitoring, applicability assessment, implementation, verification, reporting and follow-up. /li liInterpret legislation, regulations and standards, assess their business impact, and turn them into clear requirements, procedures, controls and actions. /li liAdvise senior leaders, operational teams and business functions on regulatory requirements, emerging developments and associated risks. /li /ul h3bYour Key Accountabilities /b /h3 ul liDirect regulatory assessments, compliance reviews, gap analyses, audits, inspections and regulatory reviews, ensuring findings and actions are closed effectively. /li liIdentify and elevate significant risks, compliance gaps, non-compliance and emerging issues, with clear management information and performance indicators. /li liCoordinate regulatory documentation, submissions, permits, registrations, notifications, reports and records. /li liManage relationships with regulatory authorities, industry bodies, suppliers and other external stakeholders where delegated. /li liBuild effective regulatory information and knowledge-management processes, including training, guidance and awareness activities. /li liPartner across Product Compliance, Quality, HESQ, Sales and Marketing, Production, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain and other relevant areas. /li liLead and develop the Regulatory Expert team by setting priorities, allocating resources, strengthening capability and promoting consistent practices and knowledge sharing. /li /ul h3bWhat you bring /b /h3 ul liA master\'s degree in engineering, regulatory affairs, law, materials science, quality management or a related discipline; extensive relevant professional experience may compensate for formal education. /li liStrong, proven experience in regulatory compliance and a deep understanding of how organizations adapt to regulatory requirements. /li liDemonstrated expertise in problem-solving and project management. /li liExcellent written and spoken English. /li liStrong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and build awareness at all organizational levels. /li liA collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures and stakeholder groups. /li /ul h3bAdditional Information /b /h3 pThis position is preferably based in Oslo or Brussels, but we are open to consider other European locations. /p pRune Bratteberg, VP Product Stewardship and Compliancebr/Tim Baelus, HR Manager /p h3bApply no later than /b /h3 pNovember 6 2026 /p pbKnowledge grows through differences /bbr/Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity, Equity Inclusion (DEI) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D\'I ambassadors networks. /p pAs part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated. /p