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Job Description

Position Description:

Reporting to the Sr. Director Global Product Stewardship, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist will work with a team of regulatory professionals located around the world to maintain a robust global registration and compliance program for Albemarle’s full product portfolio with a primary focus on the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, South America). He/She will achieve this primarily by being responsible for preparing and coordinating regulatory submissions in accordance with Albemarle policies and procedures on a world-wide basis, consistent with local regulations and requirements. This position also requires, as appropriate, interpretation on various global chemical regulations in conjunction with other global product stewardship staff. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist routinely interfaces with internal and external customers to provide additional information or guidance on the various regulatory and compliance needs in the specific regions and coordinates and executes the registration strategy as agreed. He/she also works on various assignments to help implement and maintain procedures and programs to support existing markets globally to ensure permanent product compliance including some administrative and operational tasks.

Principal Accountabilities: 

The Specialist will ensure compliance of Albemarle products via global product registration and notification activities, including coordination, collection and collation of documentation to prepare accurate regulatory packs/dossiers for submission. He/She will also monitor and keep up-to-date with changing regulatory environment as it pertains to the primary region of responsibility, interpret complex information and evaluate the impact on current and future portfolio and any updates that may be needed, be prepared to summarize the impact for other functions, as appropriate.

Main Responsibilities:  

• Provide overall regulatory support, including developing regulatory strategies and timeline development, and prepare, submit and maintain chemical management regulatory filings (including renewals) to ensure compliance with relevant country regulations

• Assess current products to ensure they are in compliance with applicable regulations

• Develop internal network with Product development, HS&E, Regulatory and other business partners as required to support compliance activities

• Provide internal and external customer support related to registration activities, working collaboratively to develop and implement robust regulatory strategies

• Participate in cross functional product development and commercialization teams as needed, providing guidance on global regulatory requirements and strategies

• Coordinate and review product testing as performed by internal partners or external consultants to ensure regulatory and safety compliance and complete required regulatory submissions

• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective documentation and data control management for compliance files including maintaining registration files and supporting information in relevant IT systems for inquiries and historical purposes.

• Support other Albemarle’s Product Stewardship activities as appropriate and directed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above with major in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or other related scientific discipline

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)

• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or equivalent strongly desired

• Ability to travel and secure a travel visa as necessary

Experience:

• 3+ years relevant experience in preparing and executing regulatory submissions on a national and international level

• Experience with relevant regional chemical management programs and registration activities required including US TSCA, US FIFRA, Canadian CMP (DSL, NDSL, etc) and other regional regulatory programs. Knowledge of other regional programs (such as REACH, K-REACH, etc) a strong plus

• Ability to understand and interpret technical and regulatory documents to ensure high quality and comprehensive regulatory submissions

Competencies:

• Ability to work autonomously, manage large amounts of detailed information, and prioritize tasks effectively to organize a diversified workload and meet project commitments

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently across departmental lines and in a professional group environment, including to government or other authorities as needed

• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment

• Effective analytical problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills are required

• Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new systems

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