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Aquilo recruitment are working in Partnership with a market leading construction business who are expanding due to growth and are looking to recruit a regulatory affairs specialist in to their growing R&D Team of 5. This role has the opportunity to travel and to make a difference and take ownership of the role. The company has a fantastic family feel culture and great working environment, this would suit an individual who is switched on, a great multitasker, and wants to make a difference in a fantastic company.
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistReporting To R&D Director Overview Main Purpose of the RoleThe regulatory specialist has the responsibility to regulatory compliance for the CCM European business. Included function are the development and management of product SDS and ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable UK and EU regulations.
Key ResponsibilitiesAuthoring and management of SDS for CCM-E in compliance with UK and International regulationsEnsuring compliance with various regulations relate to CCM-E business including, UK and EU REACH, GB and EU CLP and PICCompiling Poison Centre Notifications Dossiers and maintaining compliance with Member State requirementsMonitoring currently used chemicals for risk analysis on future regulatory actions or restrictions.Advising logistics team on compliance with dangerous goods legislation for transportation of goods.Managing relationship with consulting firms on regulatory matters.Collaborate with R&D teams on regulatory review of new material or product developments.Collaborate with supply chain on vendor relationship management for obtaining regulatory information.Utilise the Carlisle Operating System (COS) ways of working in all relevant tasks and projects.
The above list is not exhaustive and your duties may vary from time to time to suit company needs
Qualifications RequiredBachelors degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Toxicology or related field and 10 years relevant experience in regulatory compliance desired.
Alternatively MS or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Toxicology or related field with 5 years relevant experience in regulatory compliance
Skills and Experience RequiredFunctional understanding of GHS/REACH standard and authoring UK and International SDSExperience in creating and filing necessary paperwork for compliance with GB HSE and EU ECHA regulationsAbility to communicate clearly and collaborate with colleagues across US and EuropeExperience in using Sphera Intelligent Authoring software is a plus

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