Global Product Regulatory Specialist (Chemical Compliance)

Location: Slough, UK

Company

hirify.global is part of Smiths Group, a global engineering company operating across engineered components, energy, contraband detection, and communications.

What you will do

• Lead global product regulatory compliance activities and provide senior-level guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting products and business operations.
• Perform product lifecycle compliance and risk reviews with QHSE, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, Materials Lab, and other functions.
• Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets, product labels, raw material introduction programs, and related documentation.
• Prepare product registrations, certifications, and regulatory notifications.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, training, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field, or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Strong experience in global product regulatory compliance, product stewardship, or chemical regulatory affairs.
• Advanced knowledge of chemical regulations such as REACH, TSCA, and GHS, as well as SDS authoring, hazard communication, and product labeling standards.
• Experience with regulatory impact assessments, submissions, supplier documentation, product lifecycle compliance, raw material approvals, and product registrations.
• Ability to interpret product drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using ERP systems and regulatory data management tools.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Inorganic Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or specialized training in product stewardship, regulatory compliance, chemical management, or SDS authoring.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Inclusive environment supported by employee resource groups for Veterans, Pride, Black employees, Women@Work, and Neurodiversity.
• Recognition through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards and Smiths Day celebration.
• Focus on equality, ethics, diversity, and professional development.