Chemical Regulations Project Manager (non-IT)

job summary:

• The Restricted Substances Management (RSM) function is responsible for compliance with country-specific chemical regulations impacting products/components, or requiring registration of substances used in the manufacture of our products. Examples of impacted regulations are EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals, China MEE No. 12, US Proposition 65, etc.
• This position will be responsible for project management activities around developing and implementing restricted substances management (RSM) regulatory requirements such as EU REACH, US Conflict Minerals, US Prop. 65, EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), etc.

location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $45.00 - 49.79 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Independently organize, develop, implement, and manage assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects. This includes outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project.
• Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance.
• Handle several small to medium size projects in parallel and/or assist on larger projects
• Develop, track, and communicate progress against program milestones and deliverables
• Interacts internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to justify business and regulatory needs. Data must be well-organized and stored within existing Company systems.
• Ensures RSM compliance is considered as part of long-term and short-term planning, including lifecycle management and new product introduction
• Reviews and analyzes component and sub-assembly information, assessing for restricted substances impact
• Works collaboratively with appropriate organizations to facilitate RSM implementation and compliance through the communication of RSM issues and development of process and tools

 
qualifications:

• Proven leadership ability, demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results oriented; strong workload organization- and problem-solving skills
• Desirable: knowledge of today's key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities
• Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives
• Strong program management skills and techniques (i.e. plans, schedules, presentations, etc.)
• Competency with Microsoft software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in science/engineering discipline or related technical field
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated project management experience
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices industries, Chemical Regulations experience is required.

 
skills: Project Management, MS-EXCEL, MS-Project


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.