Senior Hazard Communication and Product Regulatory Specialist at The Dow Chemical Company

Job Requisition ID: R2057741

About You and This Role

• 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, and identification of substances of concern in Dow products.
• Additionally, you will lead the implementation of International Chemical Conventions: monitor the development of relevant regulations, consult, and provide training to stakeholders. Furthermore, you will manage work processes for licensing and annual reporting for the region.
• It is key that you work autonomously within the boundaries of the work processes and are able to articulate complex matters with interdependencies with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex tools, templates, and work process 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 coach on HazCom and Product Regulatory work processes and tools (ERP Systems) across Dow functions and businesses.
• Monitor the development/revision of relevant regulations/guidelines through trade association involvement and/or regular consultation of external sources of information (e.g., governmental websites). Proactively inform stakeholders of impacts accordingly.
• Represent the function during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Provide value-added regulatory interpretation and consulting services to internal stakeholders. Seek advice from law firms if needed.
• Support complex regional advocacy activities and initiatives on Product Safety matters.
• Represent Dow's position in trade associations. Coordinate common positions for Dow and support the development of responses on public consultation or industry position papers.
• 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 of experience in the field of product safety/hazard communication/product regulatory.
• This includes GHS classification requirements and International Chemical Conventions for the EMEAI region (license to sell and reporting management such as EU PIC, CWC, ODS, POP).

Your Skills:

• Fluent in English and Arabic required; French is a plus.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving thinking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Data mining proficiency is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP EH&S Module is a plus.
• Product safety/hazard communication/product regulatory.