Global Chemical Management & Compliance Manager - DG & CP- EHS CoE

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As the global senior expert for Chemicals Management & Compliance, you will be the primary compliance advisor for the business in several technical areas, including Dangerous Goods Regulations, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Warehousing, Transport Emergency Response Management and Controlled Products Regulations. You will lead the development of global policies, processes and systems to ensure regulatory chemical compliance. You'll build cross functional collaboration with Commercial, Science & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Affairs, Supply-Chain, Site Operations, and Legal Compliance to embed industry best practices and support strategic chemical compliance programs. Additionally, you will represent us with regulatory agencies and industry associations, improving and leading change in response to evolving global chemical regulations.

Reports to: Global Head Chemicals Management & Compliance

Your Location: East Hanover, NJ, US; Other Possible locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, US; Kemptthal, Switzerland; Vernier, Switzerland.

You Will:

• Influence and advise the business on global Chemicals Management & Compliance (CMC) strategy, in Dangerous Goods and Controlled Products.

• Assess current global compliance status and ensure execution of the Global EHS Strategy,

• Lead global governance by engaging with partners across regions and departments.

• Represent us with regulatory authorities and industry associations on CMC matters.

• Advise management on latest regulations and compliance requirements.

• Coordinate and support implementation of global EHS directives and guidelines across sites.

• Ensure communication on legal updates and lead global change management for CMC topics, especially related to Dangerous Goods and Controlled Products Regulations.

• Ensure systems provide accurate and compliant product safety information aligned with applicable regulations and internal corporate standards.

• Support business project execution for ensuring compliance with new regulations.

• Monitor SAP EHS system performance and coordinate issue resolution with Global EHS CoE CMC and IT department.

• Communicate with government agencies on Controlled Products and Dangerous Goods topics, and also to address transport-related emergency response issues.

• Develop and deliver technical guidance documents, training, audits, and site inspections.

• Promote continuous improvement to enhance global CMC practices and business compliance performance,

Your Profile:

• University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of Chemicals Management & Compliance industry experience.

• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

• Certified in Dangerous Goods transport regulations (e.g. IMDG, IATA, ADR, CFR).

• Experience with global chemical compliance programs.

• Chemistry and product safety expertise.

• Technical expert in Dangerous Goods, Controlled Products (Drug Precursors and Chemical Weapon Precursors), Hazardous Materials Transport and Warehousing and Hazardous Materials Transport Emergency Response Management.

• Knowledge in Product Stewardship and Drug Precursors related regulations (such as DEA) and International conventions.

Compensation and Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $120,000–$150,000 annually for US locations. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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