Regulatory and Compliance Specialist - Chemical Compliance Specialist

Ready to build a global regulatory department from the ground up?

Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client for a Manager, Regulatory Business Partner position. Our client is an established mid-size specialty chemical manufacturer with multiple U.S. locations and a collaborative, innovation-driven, safety-first culture known for long employee tenure and continuous learning.

About This Opportunity

As Manager, Regulatory Business Partner, you'll join a newly created global Business Compliance team at its foundation. You'll serve as the primary regulatory liaison for the Americas, translating complex chemical regulations into actionable business decisions. This role bridges Regulatory Affairs and Business Units, ensuring real-time compliance support while helping establish department processes and standards.

What You'll Do

• Interpret and communicate complex chemical regulations (TSCA, EPA, REACH, GHS/CLP, PFAS, transport regulations) to business stakeholders across multiple product lines
• Manage regulatory compliance projects for Circuit Board Assembly (CBA) and related product portfolios in the Americas region
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to perform regulatory assessments and impact analyses on products
• Drive preparation of compliance documentation including Certificates of Conformance (COC), Certificates of Substance (COS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Monitor regulatory updates and conduct surveillance for business-specific end-use regulations
• Consolidate regional compliance information and provide input to global regulatory strategy
• Collaborate with R&D, product management, and business teams to ensure timely regulatory deliverables
• Participate in establishing compliance workflows, documentation standards, and timeline management processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Polymer Science (not Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or other biological sciences)
• 2-3 years regulatory or product stewardship experience in chemical manufacturing (candidates with Master's degrees may have 1-2 years minimum)
• Working knowledge of U.S. chemical regulations (TSCA, EPA compliance frameworks)
• Familiarity with at least one additional global regulatory system (EU REACH, GHS/CLP, transport regulations, or PFAS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-regional collaboration
• Independent, self-driven work style with excellent organizational abilities
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project management, scheduling, and compliance workflow development
• Exposure to electronic materials, coatings, or semiconductor-related manufacturing
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) preparation and interpretation

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ($105,000-$120,000 depending on experience), discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits from Day 1, 401k with company matching, and 9 holidays. This hybrid role offers flexibility with 1-2 days per week onsite at one of three East Coast locations (Waterbury, CT preferred; other Connecticut offices or Piscataway, NJ also available). Standard 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule with occasional flexibility for global team collaboration.

Why Join?

Our client retains talent through strong mentorship under senior regulatory leaders across multiple countries. You'll gain exposure to diverse chemical regulations across global markets while building processes for a high-impact department. Employees average 15 years tenure, reflecting the supportive environment and continuous professional development opportunities in this evolving regulatory landscape.

Ready to make an impact? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 48 hours. This is a confidential search - your application is fully private.