Senior Regulatory Specialist

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Responsibilities:

• Own regulatory content: Develop, maintain, and publish product Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and label warning statements in compliance with applicable regulations using SAP EHS. Proactively manage regulatory data for substances and raw materials.
• Enable safe and compliant operations: Ensure Chem-Trend employees have timely access to the information they need to manage materials safely and compliantly.
• Support global chemical compliance: Help maintain compliance with chemical inventory and registration requirements through data verification and substance volume tracking.
• Navigate regulatory reporting: Support governmental reporting requirements, including TSCA 12(b) notifications and other applicable obligations.
• Partner with Technology: Work closely with Technology teams to assess new raw materials and developmental chemistry. Help identify chemical control, health, safety, environmental, compatibility, business, and customer considerations early in the development process.
• Be a customer resource: Respond to customer regulatory requests and questions with accurate, timely, and practical solutions.
• Stay ahead of change: Monitor emerging and evolving regulations, assess their impact on Chem-Trend, communicate requirements to stakeholders, and help implement compliant solutions within established deadlines.
• Protect confidential information: Support Confidential Business Information (CBI) applications when needed.
• Improve how we work: Lead process improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory records and documentation are maintained according to internal and external retention requirements.
• Build regulatory knowledge: Develop and maintain procedures and technical documentation, and provide training on regulatory topics as needed.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product regulatory compliance and SDS authoring within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of regional chemical control regulations, hazard communication, dangerous goods classification, transportation regulations, and chemical compatibility.
• Experience with integrated compliance systems such as SAP EHS.
• Ability to obtain DOT, IATA, and IMO transportation certifications.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

The strongest candidates will bring:

• A strong understanding of product chemistry and the ability to translate that knowledge into regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail-you know that in regulatory work, the little things matter.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a changing environment.
• A natural curiosity and a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Self-motivation and the confidence to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.