Global Product Regulatory Specialist (Chemical Compliance)

Location: Morton Grove, Illinois, USA; full-time onsite role

Salary: USD 86,313–107,891 per year

Company

hirify.global is part of Smiths Group, a global engineering technology company operating across engineered components, energy, contraband detection, and communications; the role supports John Crane industrial products.

What you will do

• Lead global product regulatory compliance and product stewardship activities across the product lifecycle.
• Monitor, track, interpret, and implement emerging laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, corrective actions, and regulatory readiness.
• Review compliance risks, supplier documentation, product data, raw material introductions, and lifecycle requirements.
• Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets, product labels, and related technical documentation.
• Prepare product registrations, certifications, notifications, and responses to customer and regulatory inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field; significant relevant industry experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of experience in global product regulatory compliance, product stewardship, or chemical regulatory affairs.
• Advanced knowledge of global chemical regulations, including REACH, TSCA, and GHS, plus SDS authoring, hazard communication, labeling, and product stewardship.
• Experience with regulatory impact assessments, submissions, supplier documentation, product registrations, raw material approvals, and product lifecycle compliance.
• Ability to interpret product drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation, and to collaborate across QHSE, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, and Materials/Laboratory teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and experience with 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 employee position with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Access to employee resource groups supporting inclusion and connection across the organization.
• Recognition through the annual Smiths Excellence Awards and Smiths Day celebration.
• Work in a global organization focused on equality, ethics, diversity, and continuous improvement.