Global Chemical Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Macdermid Performance Solutions; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdermid Performance Solutions is seeking a Business Compliance Specialist (Chemical Industry) to act as regulatory liaison within the Business Unit. You will support regulatory assessments, data quality initiatives, and compliance readiness across products and materials, collaborating with global stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate regulatory activities.

The role emphasizes due diligence, marketability reviews, and governance of regulatory data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Toxicology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, chemical compliance, product safety, or related technical functions.
• Working knowledge of global chemical regulations and hazard communication frameworks (e.g. REACH, TSCA, GHS, regional chemical inventories).
• Experience working within cross-functional global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence assessments for new raw materials, products, suppliers, and market opportunities based on business priorities.
• Evaluate product and raw material marketability across global markets and identify regulatory constraints.
• Support product development and commercialization activities through timely regulatory assessments.
• Escalate regulatory risks and concerns to the Manager, BU Regulatory Partner.
• Monitor and maintain regulatory impact assessments for assigned products and raw materials.
• Support compliance reviews related to changing regulations affecting the BU business portfolio.
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance action plans and mitigation strategies.
• Support BU compliance readiness and license-to-operate activities.
• Support maintenance of regulatory data for raw materials and finished products.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Data Quality

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Chemistry (BSc)

Chemical Engineering

Regulatory Affairs

Toxicology

Environmental Science

Tools

Regulatory data systems

Job description

Macdermid Performance Solutions is seeking a Business Compliance Specialist (Chemical Industry) to act as regulatory liaison within the Business Unit. You will support regulatory assessments, data quality initiatives, and compliance readiness across products and materials, collaborating with global stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate regulatory activities.

The role emphasizes due diligence, marketability reviews, and governance of regulatory data.