Job Description:
Regulation & Registration Senior SpecialistHuntsman is seeking a Regulation & Registration Senior Specialist supporting the EHS Division located in The Woodlands, United States. This position will report to the Regional Director, Americas.
Job ScopeThe incumbent is primarily responsible for managing chemical regulatory compliance and registration of new and existing chemical substances in the United States, Canada, and other Americas countries where chemical substance registration applies. This role ensures timely preparation and submission of regulatory registrations to enable market access for newly introduced products and to maintain business continuity for existing products in the Americas region.
The position provides regulatory and registration expertise to Huntsman businesses operating in the Americas by coordinating chemical substance notifications, registrations, and required regulatory interactions with authorities in the Americas region.
The job holder serves as the PSRC representative in the United States, including responsibility for participation in the Responsible Care Committee, and provides strategic regulatory input while aligning with Huntsman’s Regulatory Compliance Management and Responsible Care objectives.
This position coordinates and supports cross-functional collaboration with Product Safety Stewardship and Toxicology teams during the preparation of regulatory registration dossiers.
In summary, as the Regulation & Registration Senior Specialist, you will:- Manage and prepare high-quality chemical substance registration dossiers for submission to competent authorities in the Americas region, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and business timelines
- Act as the primary regulatory registration contact for Huntsman businesses in the Americas region for chemical substance registration activities
- Coordinate chemical notification and registration processes, including data collection, document preparation, timeline tracking, internal approvals, and debate/negotiation with competent authorities
- Serve as Huntsman’s PSRC representative in the U.S. Responsible Care Committee and relevant industry Responsible Care initiatives
- Liaise with all business stakeholders and competent authorities in the Americas region to facilitate successful registration outcomes
- Coordinate notification and registration processes, e.g., ensuring that needed studies, including analytics, toxicology, and phys-chem tests, are performed and monitored so that the data becomes available within the agreed/defined timeline
- Coordinate with functional teams to ensure that notification content, new data, and outcomes are reflected in SAP EHS and other PEHS databases
- Keep abreast of relevant, new, and emerging regulations and legislation (TSCA, CEPA, Latin America) relating to global chemicals management; identify new trends, perform impact assessments, and proactively inform the businesses, minimizing risks and liability
- Monitor regulatory developments in the Americas region, evaluate potential business impacts, and communicate regulatory implications to internal stakeholders
- Support regulatory compliance activities related to inspections, audits, and authority inquiries as needed
- Lead, chair, or participate in relevant internal business meetings and external technical committees of Industry Associations and Regulatory Authorities to represent and protect Huntsman interests, including ACC / ETAD
- Provide training related to chemical notification and registration regulations and related tools to all stakeholders
- Follow instructions and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Assist colleagues in achieving Huntsman business and compliance objectives
- Participate in required company training programs
- Support Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives in accordance with company policies
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications- A high school diploma or equivalent is required for all jobs. One year of relevant experience may typically be substituted for one year of formal education
- University Degree in Science / Engineering with 15+ years of specific relevant experience
- And/or Advanced Technical Degree with 8+ years
- Good project management skills
- Experience in analytical chemistry and a working knowledge of nanomaterial safety assessment
- Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment
- Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
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Skills Required
- Unrestricted right to work in the United States
- University degree in Science or Engineering with 15+ years relevant experience, or Advanced Technical Degree with 8+ years
- Experience managing chemical substance registration and regulatory compliance in the Americas (TSCA, CEPA, Latin America)
- Experience in analytical chemistry
- Working knowledge of nanomaterial safety assessment
- Good project management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
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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.
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