Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Insights:  Work closely with global regulatory functions and regional experts to understand current and changing / emerging regulations impacting the relevant market and product lines to:      Enable continued compliance in case the classification of a product, raw material and/or additive is changing     Ensure efficient development and filing of registrations, clearances, and petitions     Ensure efficient development and commercialization of products     Provide relevant content for regulatory inquiries, dossiers and notifications Business Relationship Management:  Build close relationships with SFE representatives, such as the business and technology personnel, which includes clear lines of communication with Product, Marketing and Technology Managers of the SFE product lines to:     Develop and document business specific PSRA objectives and strategies in line with SBU strategy     Ensure alignment and regular communication on agreed needs, priorities and actions      Pro-actively investigate and communicate the regulatory risks and opportunities to the SBU. Project management and execution:  Develop and facilitate global registrations, product regulatory clearances, third-party certifications and implementation of strategy plans by working closely with the SBU’s Product, Marketing and Technology Managers, Global Regulatory Experts (FDDC, ICCL, Sustainability/Circularity/Biodegradability) and Regional PSRA Personnel, as appropriate.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:     Support project portfolio as team member and resource, ensuring early and consistent engagement during product/offer development to ensure that the regulatory considerations are appropriately considered     Identifying actions across the different SBU and PSRA functions, creating timelines and estimating project costs     Executing PSRA projects, ensuring progress and preparing the required dossiers, notifications and other regulatory documents     Compiling information to develop regulatory documentation     Communicating routine updates for each project Advocacy: Initiate, drive and execute advocacy strategies to defend existing products and market access subject to developing legislation and influence the outcome of potential new legislation and regulatory trends.     Cooperation with Governmental Relations     Develop / extend an external network of relevant project and subject matter experts such as consultants     Participation in Industry sector groups and other advocacy platform groups     Help develop and implement advocacy strategies for emerging regulations or product defense, as necessary Customer/value chain Inquiries and Communication:  Facilitate external communication of regulatory topics through:      Creation and distribution of responses to customer inquiries related to the safety-in-use of Eastman products     Develop clear customer communication strategies with the assigned business when regulatory changes impact existing products     Respond to inquiries and decisions of Authorities and Public Consultations     Represent Eastman as regulatory expert in Customer, Supplier and End User / Brand Owner meetings Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, polymer science, biology or related technical degree required 3+ years of experience in PSRA required and technical experience in the chemical industry preferred Experience in the Heat Transfer and Avionic oil industry preferred Proven track record in project management

Other Skills and Abilities:

Strong communicator both written and oral Fluent in English, both written and oral Demonstrated bias for action Courageous decision making Strong team player who is not afraid to ask for help Results orientated

Details:
The position is located in Kingsport, TN.  This position will report to the SFE/CI Regulatory Manager.  

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

 

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.