Regulatory Specialist — Dubai (MEA) Growth & Compliance

ChampionX; Dubai; On-site; AED 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

ChampionX, now part of SLB, seeks a Regulatory Specialist I to support the Middle East regulatory program from Dubai. You will work with commercial, product stewardship, and technical teams to ensure compliance with regional chemical regulations and enable business growth across the Middle East and Europe.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a scientific field and 5 years in regulatory affairs, with strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Chemical Compliance, or Hazard Communication within the chemical industry.
• Working knowledge of global chemical regulations and hazard communication requirements.
• Experience supporting product registrations, compliance reviews, or regulatory documentation.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory support for ChampionX products and operations throughout the Middle East region and Europe.
• Monitor and interpret regional chemical regulations and communicate compliance requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Support product registrations, notifications, exemptions, and regulatory submissions as required by local authorities.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), product classifications, labels, and compliance declarations.
• Respond to customer requests regarding product regulatory status, chemical inventories, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Technical Services, R&D, and Commercial teams to support business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate the regulatory impact of product, raw material, and formulation changes.
• Support hazard communication activities in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and local regulatory requirements.
• Assist with maintaining regulatory information within SAP and other business systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in regulatory projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to data quality, compliance processes, and customer support.
• Stay current on emerging regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on ChampionX products and business activities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ChampionX, now part of SLB, seeks a Regulatory Specialist I to support the Middle East regulatory program from Dubai. You will work with commercial, product stewardship, and technical teams to ensure compliance with regional chemical regulations and enable business growth across the Middle East and Europe.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a scientific field and 5 years in regulatory affairs, with strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.