Senior Hazard Communication and Product Regulatory Specialist at Dow

Location: Lagos / Cairo / Nairobi / Waterfall City (South Africa) / Dubai
Primary Location: Cairo (EGY), Cairo, Egypt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R2027507

Job Description

• In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of tools, templates and work processes enabling the cost effective generation of compliant safety datasheets (SDSs) and labels for Dow products in the markets served.
• You will provide consulting on hazard communication matters, including but not limited to SDS EMEAI requirements, hazard classification, identification of substances of concerns in Dow products.
• Besides that, you will also lead the implementation of International Chemical Conventions : monitor development of relevant regulations, consult, provide training to stakeholders.
• Furthermore, you will manage work processes for licensing, and annual reporting for the region.
• In this role, it is key that you work autonomously within the boundaries of the work processes and that you are able to articulate complex matters with interdependencies with other teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex tools, templates and work processes documentation to comply with Hazard Communication and Product regulatory requirements and company standards. This includes: Safety Data Sheets, notification to C&L regional inventories, international chemical conventions, etc.)
• Deliver expertise, develop complex technical training and coaching on HazCom and Product Regulatory work processes and tools (ERP Systems) across Dow functions and businesses.
• Monitor development/ revision of relevant regulations / guidelines through trade association involvement and/or regular consultation of external sources of information (e.g. governmental websites, etc.). Proactively inform impact to stakeholders accordingly
• Represent the function during internal and external audits and inspections
• Provide value-added regulatory interpretation and consulting services to internal stakeholders. If needed seek advice from law firms
• Support complex regional advocacy activities and initiatives on Product Safety matters
• Represent Dow's position in trade associations. Coordinate common position for Dow and provide support to the development of responses on public consultation or industry position paper;
• Lead global product Safety expertise projects (leverages beyond the work group) including ERP system updates and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Toxicology or related fields
• 3 - 5 years experience in the field of product safety/hazard communication / product regulatory. This includes GHS classification requirements and International Chemical Conventions for EMEAI region (license to sell and reporting management such as EU PIC, CWC, ODS, POP)
• Fluent in English and Arabic required, French is a plus
• Analytical, detailed oriented, problem solving thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer’s oriented mindset
• Data mining proficiency is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP EH&S Module is a plus

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others