Regulatory Affairs Manager- Performance Solutions

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW'S SOLUTIONS TODAY.

As a company on the move, you'll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We're convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you're going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage

POSITION SUMMARY

Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for leading the regulatory strategy and managing the regulatory compliance in Performance Materials and Solutions. The person will be responsible performance solutions product regulatory compliance. Additionally this successful candidate will manage and develop a team of regulatory professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage a team of specialists responsible for regulatory compliance and issue management to ensure products are compliant on the marketplace.
• Collaborate with regulatory colleagues and support R&D, marketing and commercial efforts in all phases of ideation and commercialization for monographed products and performance materials including USP/NF, FCC and products in-scope of US EPA TSCA.
• Be an active member of Global Regulatory Surveillance and Compliance Support team to develop and provide strategies for product launches.
• Lead and enhance the regulatory program to enable the business with optimal processes, and operating procedures to ensure Vantage™ solutions comply with applicable regulations and anticipate regulatory changes. Create, review and publish product relevant documents such as SDS's, PCN (poison control notification), and CLP (classification, labeling and packaging), regulatory data sheets.
• Monitor, interpret, assess, and develop compliance strategies to address emerging regulations that impact our capability to manufacture, market, distribute, import, or export our solutions in domestic and global markets. Act as a regulatory representative with internal/external customers, communicating regulatory requirements and impact of regulations to the teams.
• Conduct regulatory assessments of chemical substances, monitor and support commercialization and marketing initiatives including safety and claims substantiation.
• Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers for all regional regulatory inquiries.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

10+ years' experience plus a bachelor's degree or 5+ years for a PhD or MS in a field of science is preferred (chemistry, environmental chemistry, toxicology, or related fields).

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

• Familiarity to Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), State and Federal requirements for placing products on market.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance e.g. TSCA, chemical data reporting and other US EPA related topics.
• Good knowledge of global chemical regulations
• Strong knowledge of hazard communication and ability to create and interpret safety data sheets for global templates and languages.
• Active participation and potential leadership in relevant trade associations is highly desirable.
• Management experience with an action orientation, proactive ability to develop teams and manage with courage.
• Knowledge of analytical, non-vertebrate and vertebrate testing, as it relates to regulatory toxicology in GLP or fit-for-use conditions.
• Proven success working in ambiguity, fostering collaborations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and create a sense of urgency to complete tasks under challenged conditions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially detail-oriented and technical material, required.

Pay & Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is: $120,000 - $189,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, HSA, dental, vision
• FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• EAP, identity theft protection
• Paid time off, Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match