Senior Regulatory Specialist

Freudenberg Group•Howell, MI

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Regulatory Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for owning regulatory content, enabling safe and compliant operations, supporting global chemical compliance, navigating regulatory reporting, partnering with technology teams, acting as a customer resource, staying ahead of regulatory changes, protecting confidential information, improving processes, and building regulatory knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product regulatory compliance and SDS authoring within the chemical industry.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.
5+ years of experience in product regulatory compliance and SDS authoring within the chemical industry.
Strong knowledge of regional chemical control regulations, hazard communication, dangerous goods classification, transportation regulations, and chemical compatibility.
Experience with integrated compliance systems such as SAP EHS.
Ability to obtain DOT, IATA, and IMO transportation certifications.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

A strong understanding of product chemistry and the ability to translate that knowledge into regulatory requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a changing environment.
A natural curiosity and a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
Self-motivation and the confidence to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and publish product Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and label warning statements in compliance with applicable regulations using SAP EHS.
Proactively manage regulatory data for substances and raw materials.
Ensure employees have timely access to the information they need to manage materials safely and compliantly.
Help maintain compliance with chemical inventory and registration requirements through data verification and substance volume tracking.
Support governmental reporting requirements, including TSCA 12(b) notifications and other applicable obligations.
Work closely with Technology teams to assess new raw materials and developmental chemistry.
Help identify chemical control, health, safety, environmental, compatibility, business, and customer considerations early in the development process.
Respond to customer regulatory requests and questions with accurate, timely, and practical solutions.
Monitor emerging and evolving regulations, assess their impact, communicate requirements to stakeholders, and help implement compliant solutions within established deadlines.
Support Confidential Business Information (CBI) applications when needed.
Lead process improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory records and documentation are maintained according to internal and external retention requirements.
Develop and maintain procedures and technical documentation, and provide training on regulatory topics as needed.