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Poulton-Le-Fylde, Gb

Snaith, England, United Kingdom

- PIM System Management: Spearheaded the selection, customisation, and deployment of a fit-for-purpose Product Information Management (PIM) system designed to manage complex chemical product data. Collaborated with IT and vendor partners to integrate system functionalities, streamline data workflows, and enhance user experience across the business.- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered closely with product development, regulatory affairs, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to gather, validate, and disseminate critical product information. Facilitated regular cross-departmental meetings, workshops, and training sessions to align on data standards, compliance requirements, and strategic initiatives.- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensured strict adherence to global regulatory standards, including REACH, GHS and Cosmetic Products Regulations. Ensured the PIM system was able to adhere to audit requirements and compliance checks through the generation of comprehensive reports for senior leadership and regulatory authorities.- Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Led cross-functional teams in identifying opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and technology enhancements within the product information management lifecycle. Identified workflow enhancements, and data governance tools, aiming to reduce manual errors and operational cost.- Project Management: Developed comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Utilized agile methodologies and risk management frameworks to mitigate project risks and resolve issues proactively.

Role SummaryGlobal Regulatory lead for the personal care portfolio. EMEA responsibility for the biocidal homecare preservation portfolio. Additional support on key Medical Device active substances. Overarching role covering various regulations (e.g. BPR, CLP, EU Cosmetic Regulation, MDR) and regions (e.g. UK, EU, SEA). Project manager on several regulatory projects with key responsibility to manage various regulatory activities, coordinate input from wide reaching business units and communicate developments / issues / challenges etc. to key internal stakeholders / customers. Main regulatory contact on several key customer accounts.CosmeticsGlobal lead on regulatory compliance of the cosmetic ingredient preservation portfolio.Work with supply chain to insure compliance of all raw materials. Ensure business units are aware and kept up to date with latest cosmetic regulatory developments.Regulatory lead on new product development, ensuring compliance with global regulations covering; classification labelling and packaging, REACH, Biocidal registration/notification etc.Compilation of general regulatory statements (e.g. natural origin, composition, impurity, EU CPR (EC) N° 1223/2009 etc.).Sit on various trade body / industry associations and internal representative on active substance consortiums working towards the defense of existing chemistries. BiocidesSupport on regulatory compliance of the hygiene / homecare ingredient preservation portfolio.Compilation of general regulatory statements (e.g. BPR (EU) 528/2012 compliance, composition, impurity, EU CPR (EC) N° 1223/2009 etc.).Regulatory lead on Biocidal Product Family authorisations under the BPR (EU) 528/2012.Provide general customer support as and when questions / requests arise.Medical DevicesCoordination of the compilation of Active Substance Master Files (ASMF).Dissemination of ASMF to customers and relevant notified bodies / authoritiesRegulatory key contact for customers.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Role Summary- Regulatory specialist with a focus on EMEA compliance activity. - Mainly responsible for the preservation portfolio with additional support on other active substances / products in the Hygiene, Homecare and Laundry business units. - Lead on the compilation of Active Substance Master Files (ASMF) in compliance with MDR.- Overarching role covering various regulations (e.g. BPR, CLP, EU Cosmetic Regulation) and regions (e.g. UK, EU, SEA). - Project manager on several regulatory projects with key responsibility to manage various regulatory activities, coordinate input from wide reaching business units and communicate developments / issues / challenges etc. to key internal stakeholders / customers. - Main regulatory contact on several key customer accounts.

Lancaster, United Kingdom

• Authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with SDS regulation 2015/830, including dangerous goods classification within section 14 where applicable• Authoring SDS in compliance with a wide range of global regulations including GHS (all revisions), HazCom 2012 and WHMIS amongst others• Undertaking the hazard classification of products for both consumer and professional use• Accurately classifying a variety of products for transport via road, rail, sea and air• Reviewing professional and consumer product labels for regulatory compliance• Compiling globally compliant product labels, including aspects of additional regulations such as the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), Detergents Directive and the Aerosols Dispensers Directive• Maintain and expand the current system for providing SDS and label translations in line with client demands• Assist in the development of software systems to ensure regulatory compliance, including the development of an automated CLP classification system and SDS management software module• Undertake on-site client audits to assess regulatory compliance• Department management including the administration of all Hazard Communication accounts through the customer relationship management system, quotation provision, invoice requests, large project co-ordinator, all new and existing client enquiries and ensuring all departmental targets are met• Training and management of new employees including progress assessment, workload scheduling and shift allocation• Provide CLP/GHS/SDS/Introduction to REACH compliance training to external entities• Maintain and develop a client base of over 100 clients ranging from SME’s to large international enterprises• Working with regulatory bodies such as ECHA and EU member state component authorities such as the HSE• Supporting regulatory registration under REACH and the BPR• Development of Poison Centre Services

Lancaster

Regulatory Consultant• Authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with SDS regulation 2015/830, including dangerous goods classification within section 14 where applicable• Authoring SDS in compliance with a wide range of global regulations including GHS (all revision)s, HazCom 2012 and WHMIS 2015• Classifying and labelling products for both consumer and professional use in accordance with CLP 1272/2008;• Compiling globally compliant product labels, including aspects of additional regulations such as the Biocidal Products Regulation, Detergents Directive and the Aerosols Dispensers Directive• Reviewing professional and consumer product labels for regulatory compliance• Undertake on-site client audits to assess CLP compliance• Accurately classify a variety of products for transport via road, rail, sea and air

Lancaster, United Kingdom

• Support in classification and labelling of industrial products (EU)• Author SDS for simple industrial mixtures (EU)• Implement document tracking system• Handle new enquiries

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Worked on the deli, meat and fish counters. Responded to customer enquiries and built up an excellent product knowledge. Helped to create a great shopping experience by ensuring the counter is always well stocked and immaculately presented. The role required excellent communication and natural people skills, combined with an enthusiastic and flexible approach with a positive, 'can do' attitude.

Responsible for training crew members for their day-to-day work serving customers, preparing food, keeping our restaurants and kitchens clean and tidy and working well as part of a team. Assessed crew members' skills and offered extra help with any tasks they may have problems with. Supported and mentored crew members as they completed their apprenticeship programmes and guided the crew member through his or her development programme.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Environmental Science, 2:1

Education record

Activities and Societies: Sports Captain, Football Team, Netball Team, Rounders Team, Drama Student of the Year