Regulatory Guidance Specialist Japan

Responsibilities

Work within established regulatory and knowledge management systems to deliver defined results in the area of regulatory guidance and product stewardship; Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day interactions with internal stakeholders (e.g. Product Stewardship, R&D, Sales) and external partners (e.g. customers, authorities), ensuring alignment with defined regulatory processes and policies; Identify gaps in regulatory processes, systems, and data, and support the development and implementation of improvements under guidance; Support the development, maintenance, and execution of procedures related to regulatory compliance, customer communication, and product stewardship activities; Provide regulatory guidance and services that meet customer and business needs by selecting appropriate approaches within established systems and standards; Execute small to medium-sized regulatory and compliance-related projects (e.g. coordinate new chemical substance notifications, data system improvements, customer documentation updates) within defined frameworks; Ensure compliance of products with Japanese and relevant international regulations by evaluating product composition and regulatory requirements; Maintain regulatory data and documentation (e.g., chemSHERPA) and contribute to global data quality and consistency

Requirements

Japanese language level (Business); University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; Relevant experience enabling the job holder to handle most situations independently and provide guidance to others; Works independently with minimal supervision and provides technical guidance where required to develop appropriate solutions; Applies regulatory knowledge and expertise without supervision and contributes to decision-making within the defined scope; Demonstrates the ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (especially Japanese regulations) to business situations; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work in an international environment; Fluent Japanese and business-level English required

Benefits

Performance-based remuneration; Occupational health benefits; Hybrid and flexible working environments (#SmartWork); Attractive career paths; High-quality development programs