Product Compliance Specialist

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Position summary

The applicant should have a broad understanding of global chemical control regulations with a focus on the Americas. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth and operational understanding of chemical regulations, experience working with regulatory agencies, and thrive on working with diverse challenges.

If this is you, Thermo Fisher Scientific would like you to help fulfil its mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of product chemical regulatory compliance for the Americas including USA, Canada & Brazil  e.g. TSCA, CEPA & DEA
• Provide technical oversight and direct support for all major filings e.g. TSCA PMN
• Support manufacturing locations in CDR & TRI submissions
• Develop, refine and maintain training material for educating team members & stakeholders on the company’s chemical compliance obligations
• Interpretation and application of information on local, regional, and global regulatory intelligence and other related information.
• Provide regulatory support to internal and external customers including proactive engagement with the R&D teams to seek innovative solutions to reducing product and or process hazards
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, objectives, plans and procedures for chemical compliance programs
• Be a proactive and effective communicator

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Law or related subject

Experience

• Minimum 5 years regulatory experience in product stewardship / regulatory affairs / compliance / chemical consultancy / risk assessment
• Experienced in all aspects of Americas chemical compliance. 
• Proficient user of reporting IT systems e.g. CDX
• Has effectively worked with trade associations and/or sectorial advocacy group

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities​

• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and implementing chemical regulations
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively in person, over the phone, in remote meetings, and in writing.
• Capable of engaging with individuals at all organisational levels
• Strong data management and interpretation abilities, with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent project management capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to remain calm, professional and positive
• Highly motivated, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards