About the role

  • Japan Regulatory Specialist ensuring compliance for chemical products manufactured and imported into Japan. Managing inquiries and regulatory updates for chemical products sold in Japan.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure regulatory compliance for chemical products manufactured in or imported into Japan
  • Manage and respond to internal and external customer inquiries related to Japan and global chemical regulations, including chemical inventories and compliance requirements
  • Conduct regulatory due diligence to ensure products comply with Japanese regulations for both imports into Japan and exports from Japan
  • Prepare and submit new chemical registrations to the appropriate Japanese government platforms
  • Ensure Japan GHS‑compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Japan‑manufactured or imported products are accurate, up to date, and aligned with local regulatory requirements
  • Track, monitor, and interpret updates to Japan chemical regulations, standards, and reporting requirements, and assess their impact on company products.
  • Communicate regulatory impacts and compliance updates to Japan business teams and other internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with regional and global regulatory colleagues on product regulatory matters related to Japan
  • Support the Asia Regulatory Team in addressing broader global chemical compliance inquiries and integration initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline, such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • Proficiency in Japanese and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Well-verse in Japan regulations like Fire Service Law, Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL), Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law (PDSCL), Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)
  • Strong understanding of global chemical inventories and related industry regulations
  • Familiarity with Japan’s chemical registration requirements is highly desirable
  • Good knowledge of GHS regulations in Japan and other Asian countries.
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

  • competitive base salary
  • generous performance related bonus scheme
  • corporate medical insurance plan
  • annual leaves

Job title

Regulatory Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteJapan

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