Senior Expert of Product Compliance North America

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EMD Electronics business seeks a Senior Expert for Product Compliance, focusing on ensuring regulatory adherence across the US and Canada. The role involves extensive expertise in hazard communication standards, product safety, and active participation in new product development. Candidates should have a strong educational background in chemistry or engineering and relevant experience in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product safety experience with regulatory compliance focus.
• Experience in Hazard Communication and Dangerous Goods classifications.
• Excellent English skills and proficiency in additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in classification and labeling of substances based on US and Canada regulations.
• Author safety data sheets and track emerging regulations.
• Act as Dangerous Goods Specialist managing compliance checks and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical research understanding

Education

BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent scientific discipline

Tools

SAP EHS

Job description

Location : The Senior Expert of Product Compliance North America is a remote position from the US with travel required to meet with key partners. The Senior Expert of Product Compliance North America will be responsible for product compliance concerning substances and mixtures for the EMD Electronics business in the United States and Canada, ensuring adherence to all applicable government standards.

Principle Accountabilities :

1. Provide expertise in the classification and labeling of substances and mixtures according to US Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) and Canada's Hazardous Product Act, based on physicochemical, toxicological, and ecotoxicological data.
2. Author safety data sheets per local requirements.
3. Track emerging regulations in the United States and Canada and communicate their impact to the business.
4. Participate in New Product Development, ensuring products meet safety and regulatory obligations prior to commercialization.
5. Support technical associates with customer regulatory questions and surveys.
6. Assist in acquisition support and product risk reviews.
7. Maintain and update regulatory data (3rd party content) for all substances and evaluate impacts on business portfolios.
8. Support Global Label Management (SAP GLM), ensuring regional product labeling complies with GHS and Dangerous Goods standards.
9. Act as the local Dangerous Goods Specialist, supporting product classification, dangerous good master data, DG compliance checks, transportation paperwork, and regional compliance with DOT, IATA, IMDG, ADR, etc.
10. Review raw materials introductions as needed, working with site safety professionals to ensure proper handling and compliance.
11. Actively participate in management of change, ensuring regulatory/hazard updates are effectively communicated to the business and supply chains.
12. Serve as the key user for SAP EHS for Product Safety, managing regulatory updates and enhancements.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications :

• BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or an equivalent scientific discipline
• 5+ years of Product Safety experience, with emphasis on Hazard Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Dangerous Goods classifications, or related areas
• Working knowledge of SAP EHS
• 10% domestic and international travel

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
• High-level knowledge of U.S. EPA Toxic Substances Control Act requirements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with learning technologies and navigating information systems and tools
• Ability to read and understand regulations and technical research
• Excellent spoken and written English skills; additional languages are an asset
• Strong knowledge of global Product Safety regulations, e.g., US Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) or UN GHS