Regulatory Strategy & Advocacy Manager

Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Information at a Glance

Job Title:  Regulatory Strategy & Advocacy Manager

Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date:  4/20/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172761 - Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Regulatory Strategy & Advocacy Manager - EMEA 

Location: Belgium (Brussel’s office)

Responsibilities

• Act as the central coordinator for advocacy via Trade Associations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key TA. Convene the relevant internal stakeholders to agree on a single, coherent company position in order to ensure alignment across all the CP representatives (eg., R&D, RA, Safety, Packaging).
• Policy Monitoring and Analysis: Proactively monitor, analyze, and interpret EMEA and national legislation, regulations, and policy initiatives that could impact Colgate-Palmolive's operations, products, and reputation. Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Packaging, Supply Chain, Legal, Commercial teams, etc in assessing the impacts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Communications, and Commercial teams, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to advocacy. Develop and strengthen relationships and participation with European and National staff and effectively drive key initiatives in support of Colgate-Palmolive. Contribute to the government and legislative understanding within key internal business partners.
• Trade Association Management: Coordinate CP’s government affairs efforts in trade associations, and contribute to the elevation of CP’s reputation in this arena. Participate in task forces, strategic initiatives, stretch assignments and collaboration opportunities across the organization.
• Advocacy ROI Reporting: Establish a system for measuring and reporting the "value-added" by advocacy efforts
• Customized Intelligence Dashboards: Create and maintain a digital "Regulatory Intelligence Hub" that provides real-time, tailored updates to specific business categories rather than generic reports.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a proven track record of success in driving regulatory advocacy strategies within a corporate or trade association environment.

• Education: Master’s or other advanced degree in business, policy, human or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in other European languages, particularly French or German, is a strong asset.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Competencies Required:

• EU Expertise: A deep understanding of the EU institutions, legislative processes, and policy landscape is essential. Experience working directly with trade Associations and navigating the political environment is highly desirable.
• Leadership and Strategy: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex advocacy affairs strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Communication and Advocacy: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences.

Collaboration and Influence: A strong team player with the ability to build consensus and work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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