Regulatory Affairs Lead (Chemicals)

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo, Japan

Company

hirify.global develops essential resources and critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health.

What you will do

• Develop regulatory strategies and timelines, and prepare, submit, and maintain chemical management filings for compliance with Japanese regulations.
• Assess products against Japanese regulatory requirements and manage submissions to MHLW, MOE, METI, and under ISHL.
• Prepare and renew Poisonous and Deleterious Substances permits.
• Support internal and external customers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on registration, product development, and commercialization activities.
• Coordinate product testing and complete regulatory submissions based on testing conducted internally or by external consultants.
• Manage hazard communication in Japan, including SDS and label preparation in SAP EHS and implementation of PRTR and ISHL requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preparing and executing national and international regulatory submissions.
• In-depth knowledge of Japanese chemical regulations, including CSCL and ISHL.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory documents and prepare comprehensive, high-quality submissions.
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Preferred: very good Japanese and English communication skills in writing, speaking, and presentations.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of China MEE Order No. 12, Taiwan REACH, Korea REACH, US TSCA, or other regional regulatory programs.
• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-led organization focused on building a more resilient world with people and the planet in mind.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Resources supporting professional and personal development and well-being.