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Stepan Company · 1 day ago

Senior Regulatory Scientist

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $98K/yr

3+ years exp

Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals, and they are seeking a Senior Regulatory Scientist to manage regulatory matters related to their biocide portfolio. This role involves overseeing audits, ensuring compliance with US EPA FIFRA regulations, and supporting the biocide network of formulators and sub-registrants.

Consumer GoodsManufacturing

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Kelly Brizzolara

Responsibilities

Prioritize formulator companies to be audited with primary business contact and engage with the formulator company to prepare for their participation in the audit

Audits are completed with internal resources or via a third-party audit company. The Senior Regulatory Scientist is the primary point of contact for both internal and external audits. They also have responsibility for managing the interface with the third-party audit company

Upon completion of an audit, the Senior Regulatory Scientist collects and reviews all relevant materials from Stepan, 3rd party and agency audits and provides an ‘Audit Action’ report to the formulator and/or sub-registrant in a timely manner, itemizing all required corrections, changes and next steps along with an expected timeline for completion. Corrective action plans are managed with the formulator and/or sub-registrant

Experience in creating and editing contractual texts

All in-commerce product labels are reviewed against the master label as part of the audit program. The Senior Regulatory Scientist participates in this review, as well as facilitates label review with other team members. A Final Audit report is issued documenting the corrective actions and procedural changes made

Indemnification agreements are reviewed. The Senior Regulatory Scientist participates in this review as well as facilitates update actions as necessary

The Senior Regulatory Scientist manages an audit tracking tool that includes both Stepan and regulatory agency audits with regulatory agency audits at the top of the priority list. Learnings from regulatory agency audits are applied as needed across the network to minimize risk to Stepan and its customers

Support Stepan’s Biocide Network and License Approval Process: Work within Stepan Biocide Regulatory Team to manage Stepan’s biocidal formulator and sub-registrant network to ensure compliance with US EPA FIFRA regulations

Facilitate activation of applicable licensing agreements

Participate in sub-registrant label review process, reviewing sub-registrant labels against EPA Master Labels. Clear communication, priority setting, and attention to detail are essential skills for working with sub-registrants to obtain a final approved label. Experience with Adobe suite would be beneficial but not required

Respond to customer, sales, and business inquiries in support of biocide regulatory activities

Compliance Management: The Senior Regulatory Scientist ensures Stepan adheres to laws, regulations and internal policies by developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting audits, managing risk and effectively training personnel

Qualification

Regulatory experienceFIFRA registrationProject managementAntimicrobials experienceLabel reviewCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem solvingDecision making

Required

Must have 3 - 5 years of regulatory experience with a chemical company

Must have FIFRA registration experience; experience with Antimicrobials is beneficial

Ability to interact effectively with business leaders, government agencies and trade associations

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Strong competency in project management, negotiation, and communication

Strong business acumen, problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to communicate complex technical regulatory issues with diverse audiences and personnel, including internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities

Ability to work with cross-functional teams and effectively manage multiple projects, including the creation of project plans and timelines while organizing and tracking complex information

Experience with FIFRA label review

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or other science