Title:  Product Compliance & Regulatory Manager

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The Product Compliance & Regulatory Manager provides product regulatory compliance support to operational facilities and the commercial organization. Supports branch-based product compliance as well as regulatory approvals and compliance associated with specific product regulations.

In addition, the candidate will coordinate strategies aimed at promoting sound regulatory compliance principles and practices and develop and implement strategies that provide continuous improvement of the regulatory compliance programs.

What you´ll do:

• Monitor global chemical control regulations and assessing impact on company products to assure compliance in applicable regions where we do business.
• Participate in new product reviews and proposed new or modified products for regulatory impact. Leads development and implementation of compliance actions/programs in support of new/modified products as needed.
• Participate in customer product application/end-use assessments, leads company risk assessments, and develops recommendations for risk mitigation and business management. Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders on chemical regulatory issues and participate in developing company guidelines and policies to address applicable issues.
• Partner with and assist Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship, International Trade Compliance, IT and Master Data teams as needed.
• Develop and/or administer applicable TSCA compliance programs including sections 4, 5, 8, 12 and 13.
• Own and administer the corporate REACH and FIFRA compliance programs.
• Compile and submit relevant regulatory reports such as TSCA CDR, Canada Section 71, and Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) reports, etc.
• Represent company interests in trade groups as assigned.
• Participate in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities and other projects as assigned
• Assist with communications on product regulatory issues to customers, the public, regulatory agencies when needed.

What you´ll need:

• Degree in Biological/Life sciences, chemistry or toxicology with directly related experience in chemical management issues.
• 5-7 years’ experience in the chemical, life science and/or polymer industries and expertise in associated regulatory issues, especially TSCA, FIFRA etc.
• Managerial/Supervisory experience will be a plus.
• Understanding of and experience in administering a REACH program is required.
• DEA and product stewardship regulations a plus.
• Familiarity with the SAP EHS module a plus.
• Ability to distill, summarize, and effectively communicate complex issues to upper management and non-technical individuals.
• Be trusted business advisor, problem solving, developing action plans and making recommendations rather than simply executing when asked.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint and other developing interfaces (Tableau, Enablon, SAP, etc.)

Where you´ll work:

• Hybrid opportunity in The Woodlands. 3 days in office.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.