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レギュラトリーアフェアーズマネージャー/ Regulatory Affairs Manager

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An international chemical company is looking for a Manager of Regulatory Affairs in Japan. The selected candidate will oversee regulatory compliance, product stewardship, and support chemical registration processes across the Japanese market.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor national chemical legislation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Manage product data, including SDS, labelling, compositions, and documentation in EH&S based on GL 26
  • Maintain SAP-EH&S and implement regional product stewardship strategy
  • Respond to regulatory inquiries from business units, stakeholders, and customers
  • Support chemical registration, annual reporting, and audits under Japan’s regulatory framework
  • Represent the company in chemical associations and provide leadership to develop team capabilities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry or chemical engineering
  • 5–10 years of experience in regulatory affairs or product stewardship in a global/multinational company or chemical industry
  • Proficient in SAP-EHS
  • Strong knowledge of Japanese chemical control regulations
  • Ability to coordinate substance registration and reporting in compliance with Japanese laws
  • Proficient in English

About the Company:

Headquartered in Europe, this global company manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals across a variety of industries. With several decades of history and tens of thousands of global workforces, this company is a true market leader.

Keywords:

化学産業, 規制遵守, 製品管理, 化学物質の登録, 化学物質の規制, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: HS47DB

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Quality Assurance

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: HS47DB-59F939BC

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Consultant: Len Iwasaki