Regulatory Affairs Professional - Exp

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com .

Job Location - Hyderabad

An Information Technology Business Shared Services presence is established in Hyderabad, India with the objective of providing information technology application development and support services

Role Description

This role requires the development of knowledge and expertise to help resolve difficult regulatory challenges and initiatives for the Eastman product portfolio. The role’s focus is primarily on the REACH and CLP regulation in the European Union, as well as other similar REACH legislation in Turkey, China Korea, etc.

This position will be working closely with the Regulatory Affairs Manager EMEA and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that EMN products, which are developed, manufactured, and marketed for a wide range of applications, meet, and exceed the applicable legislation with the ultimate objective to achieve and maintain safe use of our products in the value chain.

Active participation in international discussions on regulatory topics is an essential part of the job. Strong communicative skills enable the PSRA group to understand the regulatory solutions that he /she provides. Further, chosen candidate (he or she) will be involved in the regulatory compliancy and product stewardship aspects of our products to our customers. Ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative for this role.

Key responsibilites

• Maintain hazard classification, safety assessments and/or other relevant changes of EMN dossier submissions in IUCLID to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), official bodies of individual EU Member States PCN (Poison Centers) and SCIP in accordance with the CLP Regulation.
• Perform, interpret, and communicate EU regulatory impact assessments for all business units.
• Help manage all incoming messages and actions for all Eastman Legal Entities set up in REACH IT
• Communicate relevant information to the Global PSRA team, relevant stakeholders, or authorities for ALL registration of Eastman products in EU, Turkey, China, Korea etc.
• Communicate new and changed tonnages of EMN registrations to Global Compliance Systems Data Management (GCSDM) for SVT tracking.
• Submit relevant information for the notification of Eastman products under the UK REACH.
• Support in proper risk management measures on chemical risk assessments of EMN registrations.
• Manage communications with consortia management/consultants on EMN registrations.
• Support on Exposure Scenarios of mixtures and provide the Hazard Communication Department with the relevant information for the preparation of extended Safety Data Sheets
• Assist Product Stewardship Inquiries team in answering REACH related questions.
• Any other Product stewardship and regulatory affairs related tasks that may be assigned.
• Expected to have a general overview of what’s happening in all EMN business units.
• Develop SOPs, new tools, and initiatives to improve overall efficiency of the teams’ processes.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of a college/university bachelor’s degree in/related to science
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The candidate should have a scientific background and an affinity with legal processes. The preferred candidate would have experience with interpreting regulatory requirements. The minimum requirements are:

• Basic knowledge in toxicology, crop protection and animal nutrition are a plus.
• Demonstrable achievements in bringing innovative ideas.
• Independent and able to lead projects.
• Experience working with SAP, IUCLID and CHESAR is an advantage.
• A proven ability to network with colleagues, especially in remote locations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Experience with and knowledgeable in a multitude of regulations in other REACH programs.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, in particular strong in regulatory writing. You’re a confident communicator, with a positive - somewhat scientific - mindset, Self-motivated and takes initiative in seeking solutions to problems.
• Enthusiastic to learn and be trained in new topics / skill sets
  
  

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.