Job Description:
Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a Product Regulatory Specialist. Reporting to the Global Product Regulatory Manager, the purpose of this role is to support business growth by ensuring regulatory forward-looking compliance and certification of products in relevant markets (worldwide).
This a position will be based in Mumbai, India.
As a Product Regulatory Specialist, you will:
Monitor, interpret and conduct impact assessments of prioritized existing, new and emerging regulations and standards in global markets, with focus on EAME.
Monitor and inform internal stakeholders on developments in chemical regulations in EAME region.
Advise Huntsman businesses on product compliance with relevant legislation and product certification conforming to applicable standards (e.g. food contact, drinking water, bluesign).
Communicate business implications and recommended actions to internal stakeholders at different levels; identify upcoming regulatory challenges and proactively support business for continued market access of Huntsman products and product innovations.
Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
Support business initiatives and projects aimed at improving regulatory compliance, identify opportunities for digitalization and improvement of processes (Substances of Concern, restricted/banned substances list etc.)
Advise the Product Safety & Regulatory teams to resolve specific questions from customer
What skills and experiences are we looking for?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, (Life) Science or an equivalent relevant degree in Technical, Science or Engineering.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a product stewardship or regulatory affairs role in the chemical industry is required.
Excellent working knowledge of IT tools (such as MS Excel, power query, databases). · Sound understanding of chemistry.
Understanding of REACH, CLP, chemical control legislations, and products application & markets relevant for Huntsman businesses will be a plus.
An awareness and understanding of chemical processes and products will be a plus.
Fluency in English is essential, additional European languages (German, French,..) will be a plus. Comfortable working with different cultures and through multiple time zones. · Occasional travel as required.
Able to adapt to changes.
Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
Contribute to innovative ideas with a good amount of curiosity.
Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
Have a proactive approach to working, with the ability to identify issues and address them quickly.
What can we offer?
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Life Science or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs role in chemical industry
- Excellent working knowledge of IT tools (MS Excel, power query, databases)
- Understanding of REACH, CLP, and chemical control legislations
- Fluency in English; additional European languages a plus
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
