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Global Steward, ProductStewardship & Regulatory--Kevlar®

About Arclin

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.
With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.
As we expand our missioncritical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About the Role:

Arclin has anexciting opportunity to join a growingKevlar® Teamthatprotectsthe people and things that matter most.As theGlobal Steward,ProductStewardship & Regulatory(PS&R)fortheKevlar®business, you willbe responsible for

· leading the team’s commitment toResponsible Care®Product Safety Code,

· providingproduct stewardshipexpertiseforthe teamand

· advising the business management team onregulatory compliance

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will helpensurethat the products being developedand producedare safe, compliant, risk-managed, and trusted.You will also playan important roleinternally and externallyhelping developand delivernewapproachesto assess thesafety andsustainabilityof products thatutilizerecycled raw materials.

The Kevlar® business offers a variety of products in different applications including but not limited to life protection, aerospace and automotive markets.

In this role, you will beviewed as a thought partner by the team and counterpartsacross Arclinas it relates toPS&R,and work with regional team members to ensure compliance. Thisis a compellingopportunityto be part of a team that thrives in developing newapplications andutilizingdeep technicalexpertiseto meetsome of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Responsibilities

· Serve as product stewardshipsubject matter expertandadvisemanagementtoimplement, execute, and deliver on new product developmentand commercialization.

· PS&Rconsultation fornew product application, marketdevelopmentopportunitiesand supply chain, includingvetting withoperations,supply chain,marketing,contract manufacturing, quality, EHS,and technologyfunctional experts.

· Lead product risk characterization andreview efforts. This includesunderstandingproductregulations, producttrail, producthazards,exposuresandultimatelyassessingthe risktodevelopresponsible product safety guidance, working with toxicology and risk assessment experts.

· Obtain relevant productdocumentation and be the owner ofKevlar®Product Stewardship Management System tomaintaincertification under Responsible® Care following the Product Safety Codes of Practice.

· Develop andreview product literature,messaging,providing product safety, product stewardship,and sustainability guidanceforexternal and internal documents.

· Support product stewardship and regulatory compliance needs ofKevlar®productsincludingbymanagingproduct compositions,raw material supplier information, Safety Data Sheetsand Article Information Sheets,andproduct labels.

· Monitortrendsand proactivelyplan actions to meet future regulations, especially in key geographies and customer segments.

· Collaborate with product management,andmarketing, and sales account leadersto respond tocustomer inquiries on product safety, compliance,transparency,and sustainability.

· Outreach,education,and trainingof stakeholders within the Kevlar® business

Travel: Upto25%.

Qualifications

· BS or MS degree inChemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering,Sustainability, or related scientific field.

· 5-10 years ofworkexperienceinPS&Rfield.

· Previouswork experience providingPS&Rcompliance supportandproduct certifications,with the ability to analyze environmental impacts.

· Risk management understanding: ability toutilizeestablished PS&R guidelines;adapt them to new situations (takingtheoreticaltopracticaluse);or

create newPS&R frameworks,standardizedprocesses,and toolsforimplementation.

· Ability toaggregate and synthesizelarge amountsof data fromglobalcross-functional team.

· Ability to learn and become well-versed in multiple markets& technologiesin parallel.

· Customer-oriented, with strong attention to detail.

· Demonstrated project management experience.

· Stronginterpersonal,networking skills,andwritten and oralcommunicationsskills.

· Demonstrated ability todeliver on commitments, yetagility to reprioritize.

· Fluency in the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

· A strong external network inproduct stewardship and chemistry.

· Product development and commercialization experience.

· Some manufacturing knowledge and exposure, such as working with quality, EHS, and manufacturingtechnologists in integrated operations.

· Experience withproduct lifecycleassessments, environmental product declarations, and otherenvironmental impact andsustainability validation methodologiesand certifications.

Location

· North America, preferably on the east coast.