Jurbise, Walloon Region, Belgium
Experienced professional in the cosmetics field having worked in international projects ranging from regulatory to product communication to raw material sourcing with specialised partners. Knowledge and strong interest in sustainability issues. Proficient in four languages.
- Development and execution of public affairs strategies focusing on key chemical regulations and evolutions in bioeconomy and biotechnology successfully navigating complex and evolving regulatory landscapes. - Adapting communication to key audiences to simplify complex issues for non-expert stakeholders. - Manage strategic contacts with key stakeholders and policymakers in European institutions. - Advise and update senior management on public affairs issues and developed proactive strategies. - coordinate and lead internal working groups with key experts to inform strategy development. - Represent the company in key sectoral associations
Led the development and implementation of claim substantiation and international communication strategies for the Group’s sustainable development programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, consumer expectations, effective messaging, and developed procedures to ensure regulatory conformity across the group. - Served as a subject matter expert on sustainable claims, supporting public affairs teams in meetings with policymakers, representing the company in trade associations, and providing insights on evolving industry standards to leadership teams. - Advised on regulatory anticipation and strategy related to Sustainable Development communication issues, providing expert guidance to leadership teams (European Green deal, ISO). - Provided comprehensive support and training (drafting procedures, designing e-learning modules) to internal clients (marketing, laboratories, scientific directions) on SD communication best practices. - Contributed to natural cosmetic innovation projects as a project stream leader. - Maintained direct relationships with international certification bodies.
Identified and sourced innovative technologies and biological actives from specialized suppliers, cultivating strong partnerships as a privileged client. - Managed strategic collaborations with suppliers, coordinating raw material evaluations and liaising with internal laboratories to integrate innovations into downstream formulation projects. - Anticipated ingredient trends, evolving regulations (e.g., Nagoya Protocol), and sustainability needs, contributing to internal procedures that support business stability and strategic launches.
-Editing and approval of press and marketing material -Critical evaluation of claims on the basis of scientific literature and in-house laboratory investigations. -Preparation of scientific dossiers for marketing departments -Approval of product Legal Labelling and Artwork -Cosmetovigilance -Customer Care
-Communicating specific scientific concepts with museum visitors of all ages -Designing and running activities exploiting museum collections as part of the Family Friendly programmes.