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As part of a global Product Stewardship and Regulatory (PS&R) team, the Product Stewardship and Regulatory Specialist provides support to the E&I business to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, conformance with corporate standards and in meeting customer expectations and business goals. The role involves interacting with a large network of global business and corporate resources as well as raw material suppliers and customers.
Main Responsibilities
· Exemplifies DuPont core values in all work
· Develops an understanding of existing and emerging PS&R issues and their impact on the E&I businesses
· Translates product stewardship and regulatory impacts into options to support business strategies and assists in implementation.
· Keeps up to date regarding new regulation and European requirements, translate it into potential business impact and communicates internally
· Participates in business planning to incorporate PS&R activities into new and existing product management.
· Assists in Product Stewardship Reviews for new products, new raw materials, new applications, and changes to existing products, and tracks action items to completion.
· Outlines known regulatory and sustainability pros and cons for new raw materials regarding to aid product development teams’ strategic selection of materials
· Partners with researchers and/or procurement to engage with Suppliers when necessary to collect data necessary for compliance
· Partners with Corporate PS&R experts to provide guidance and strategies for compliance with product regulatory requirements.
· Responds to customer inquiries regarding product stewardship and regulatory compliance inquiries.
· Facilitates completion of requests from within business teams by eliminating bottle necks in processes and identifying temporary solutions if necessary
· Identifies training opportunities with relevant business stakeholders with regards to internal PS&R standards, policies, and procedures
· Understands and communicates product compositions and properties, hazards in use, risk management measures, compliance with regulations and standards to stakeholders.
· Works with business, legal and regulatory experts to prepare regulatory submissions as needed to support business and regulatory requirements.
· Manages European food and drinking water approvals through engagement with technical teams and reaching out for external assistance when needed.
· Actively participates in external associations to track regulatory changes and trends
Skills and Behaviors
· Demonstrated ability to think strategically, evaluate processes, and problem solve critical issues across technical disciplines & organizational functions.
· Demonstrated ability to frame and manage effectively a large quantity of ambiguous/complex work using risk-based methodologies.
· Commercial astuteness, with the proven ability to appreciate the business and technical requirements required for success.
· Demonstrated ability to motivate and participate in diverse, multi-functional and cross-geographic teams and networks.
· Demonstrate Strong oral and written communication skills; clear, concise, and tailored to audience
· Be seen as uniquely additive, trusted and reliable resource.
Qualifications
· BA/BS/MS degree in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Toxicology) or Engineering, another comparable technical field or 5-10 years of business or industry experience.
· Work experience (3-5 years) in REACh Regulations and EU Hazcom requirements
· Work experience (5+ years) in a combination of EH&S or PS&R preferable
· Experience with lubricants or coating products or their raw materials is preferred
· Power Apps and/or SharePoint experience preferable
· Experience with EU Water Certifications and/or EU Food Contact a plus
· Experience with SAP a plus.
· Computer proficiency including Microsoft® Office and the ability to manage and manipulate data in spreadsheets, databases (SharePoint) and websites.
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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
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