Regulatory Affairs Lead

Albemarle
Tokyo
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Communication","Stakeholder partnership","Attention to detail","Document interpretation"]

Lead regulatory affairs for chemical management in Japan, developing regulatory strategies and timelines while preparing, submitting, and maintaining filings to ensure compliance. Conduct product and chemical regulatory evaluations, manage submissions to MHLW, MOE, METI, and ISHL requirements, and oversee P&DS permits and renewals. Support hazard communication activities including SDS/labels using SAP EHS, collaborate cross-functionally across product development and commercialization, and coordinate testing and regulatory submissions.

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Regulatory Affairs Lead

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Job Summary

Lead regulatory affairs for chemical management in Japan, developing regulatory strategies and timelines while preparing, submitting, and maintaining filings to ensure compliance. Conduct product and chemical regulatory evaluations, manage submissions to MHLW, MOE, METI, and ISHL requirements, and oversee P&DS permits and renewals. Support hazard communication activities including SDS/labels using SAP EHS, collaborate cross-functionally across product development and commercialization, and coordinate testing and regulatory submissions.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop regulatory strategies and timelines and prepare, submit, and maintain chemical management regulatory filings for compliance with Japanese regulations.
  • •Assess current products to ensure compliance with applicable Japan regulatory requirements.
  • •Manage chemical regulatory evaluations and submissions to MHLW, MOE, METI, and ISHL requirements, including P&DS permit applications and renewals.
  • •Execute hazard communication activities in Japan, including preparation and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels using SAP EHS and implementation of PRTR and ISHL requirements.
  • •Collaborate with product development, sales, HS&E, supply chain, and other stakeholders; coordinate and review product testing and complete required regulatory submissions.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience preparing and executing regulatory submissions nationally and internationally.
  • •In-depth knowledge of Japanese chemicals regulations (e.g., CSCL, ISHL, etc.).
  • •Knowledge of other regional programs (e.g., China MEE Order No. 12, Taiwan REACH, Korea REACH, US TSCA) is a strong plus.
  • •Ability to understand and interpret technical and regulatory documents to produce high-quality, comprehensive submissions.
  • •Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline (preferred).
Experience:5+ yearsRegulatory submissionsChemical regulations
Education:Bachelor's in Chemistry, Environmental Science or other related scientific discipline
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationCommunicationStakeholder partnershipAttention to detailDocument interpretation
Certifications:Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
Languages:JapaneseEnglish
Tech Stack:SAP EHSSDSPRTR

Company Brief

Albemarle
Global specialty chemicals company best known for lithium, bromine, and catalysts used in batteries, energy storage, refining, and industrial applications. Serves customers across electronics, transportation, and performance materials markets.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 5M to 10M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, United States
Founded: 1994
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