Brenntag · 12 hours ago
Regulatory Compliance Lead
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBrenntag is a company focused on providing comprehensive solutions in the chemical distribution industry, and they are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Lead to oversee daily operations and strategic development of the Regulatory Compliance and Document Management function across North America. The role involves managing a team responsible for ensuring compliance and efficiency in documentation processes, and engaging in cross-functional initiatives to enhance compliance performance.
ChemicalLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead a team responsible for product setup, supplier documentation management, TraceGains oversight, and document approvals
Ensure consistent application of documentation and regulatory standards across all product categories and systems
Serve as the primary escalation point for document-related issues and regulatory concerns
Develop and monitor metrics related to document turnaround time, accuracy, and compliance rates
Mentor and coach team members to build technical and regulatory competency
Oversee document acquisition, review, and approval for all supplier and Brenntag-generated documents
Manage TraceGains workflows for supplier document control, ensuring compliance for active materials
Coordinate document requests from customers and ensure prompt responses through efficient communication and prioritization
Support product removal/deletion and change notification processes, including supplier updates and specification revisions
Monitor expired or missing documents and ensure proactive resolution
Track and communicate relevant regulatory changes across North America and LATAM
Support compliance with FDA, Health Canada, ANVISA, and related regional frameworks
Collaborate with regional Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance teams to interpret and implement new regulatory requirements
Partner with Product Management and R&D to ensure specifications align with current regulatory expectations
Represent Regulatory Compliance in customer-facing meetings and provide regulatory documentation or statements as needed
Collaborate with Sales, Quality, and Commercial to ensure all documentation supports customer expectations and supplier standards
Partner with the appropriate departments to ensure supplier compliance and documentation accuracy
Facilitate communication and document flow between proactive (Regulatory Compliance) and reactive (Regulatory Services) teams to prevent redundancy and improve efficiency
Maintain alignment between TraceGains, ERP, and SharePoint systems for document traceability and version control
Drive digital improvement initiatives, automation, and harmonization of documentation processes
Develop and deliver internal training on documentation workflows, TraceGains use, and regulatory standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field
7+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Documentation Management, or Quality Systems within food, chemical, or cosmetics industries
Strong understanding of North American regulatory frameworks (FDA, Health Canada, etc.)
Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Experience with documentation management tools such as TraceGains, SharePoint, or ERP systems
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Exposure to LATAM regulatory frameworks
Customer-facing experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
Company
Brenntag
Brenntag is a suppiler of chemical distribution, covers with its extensive product and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-03-29IPO
2006-07-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Asim Syed
Sr. Director, Food R&D, Americas
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