Product Stewardship Specialist I

Momentive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentive seeks a Product Stewardship Specialist I to assure regulatory compliance for raw materials, intermediates and finished products. You will author SDS, generate labels, manage MOC processes, and support NPI and product translations, driving hazard communication across regions.

You will interact with global teams, maintain regulatory data in SAP EHS, monitor changing regulations and lead improvements in safety and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, pharmacy or related field.
• 6+ years in chemical/petrochemical or related industry with 3+ years in product stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• SDS authoring with understanding of GHS and regional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update Safety Data Sheets and labels per regional regulations.
• Lead or support MOC processes and product introductions.
• Interact with global customers and suppliers for hazard communication needs.
• Maintain regulatory checks and SAP data integrity across regions.

Skills

SDS authoring

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Global regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Engineering or Pharmacy or master's in Chemistry or Life Science

Tools

SAP EHS

Job description

Product Stewardship Specialist I

Summary: This position assures continuity and growth of the business by complying with regulations applicable to the company’s products and business activities. Executes transactional processes as necessary, to ensure day-to-day compliance with applicable hazard communication regulations associated with raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Responsible for Safety Data Sheet and label generation and maintenance. Participates in the screening of new raw materials and Management of Change (MOC) processes. Provides regulatory approval in the New Product Introduction (NPI), product extension, and product translation processes. This role will provide regulatory support to both internal and external customers, lead/ contribute to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards and ongoing implementation and continuous improvement of product safety, hazard communication, and regulatory processes and system support.

Responsibilities

• Safety Data Sheets and Label Generation and Maintenance
• Responsible for the preparation and update of Safety Data Sheets and labels using standard systems and processes and assures that they reflect finished product compositions and properties and comply with regional regulatory requirements for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Responsible for material introduction, classifications and labeling (includes dangerous goods classifications with SME inputs).
• Initiates Notification of Change (NOC) processes.
• Responds to routine customer inquiries using standardized responses and processes.
• Drafts new templates as necessary using existing templates as reference, as per the requirement.
• Interacts with and responds to global customers, suppliers, and other applicable functions in supporting hazard communication and regulatory compliance needs.
• Develops relationships with key customers (internal and external) to assure effective communication and responses are provided.
• Complete understanding and application of regulatory principles, concepts, practices and in-depth knowledge of industry practices.
• Initiates necessary actions related to changing chemical regulations in various world regions.
• Drives projects related to SDS creation and maintenance as identified.
• Workflow Approval Provides regulatory approval in the material master workflow for product creation, product extension, and product translation processes by ensuring that the regional hazard communication needs have been satisfied.
• Works closely with Product Stewards to assure efficient interfaces with the material master workflow processes product extensions and product translations across regions.
• Ensures compliance through management of regulatory checks/blocks
• Product and Substance Data Management / Systems Management Contributes to SAP data management and system integrity.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Establishes, manages, and/or reports metrics for work and/or tie into global reporting to assure progress with respect to compliance and business growth is measured and communicated
• Reporting responsibilities to support broader PS team Expected to be up to date on key trends, and opportunities
• Provides continuous reinforcements to continuously improve processes
• Contributes to building the repository of learning and insights from formal and informal events

Professional Development

Establishes robust development plan and development goals for self, and tracks progress quarterly. This includes developing plans for targeted development, attending activities, and debriefing afterward with an action plan. Explores solutions that are different from standard operating procedures to meet the requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Engineering / Pharmacy / Masters’ degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent
• Min 6+ years of relevant experience working in/ for a chemical/petrochemical or related industry with 3+ years of Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance/ Environmental Health and Safety/Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene or other applicable experience
• SDS authoring experience with good understanding of GHS and applicable regional regulations
• Expertise to define requirements and implement processes in the systems and tools relevant for the function
• Good English verbal, written and presentation skills
• Computer literate in standard office systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Position requires availability for global calls and interactions, may have to be open to flexible working hours to overlap with the business day in case of supporting different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP EHS experience
• Knowledge on Dangerous good regulations (IATA preferred)
• Experience in troubleshooting to allow development of sound resolution of issues
• Continuous Improvement/ Project management skills #LI-Hybrid #LI-BS1

What We Offer

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.