Responsibilities

You manage the implementation of chemicals legislation and regulatory affairs affecting the

Business Unit’s product portfolio. You assure that international regulatory compliance is achieved

for all the Business Unit’s products.

You identify data gaps and future challenges with regard to regulatory requirements, and develop

and manage programs to respond to this.

You respond to internal (Umicore) and external (customers, regulators, industry associations)

questions related to chemicals management.

You represent the Business Unit on different fora such as working groups of metals industry

associations, the management groups of REACH consortia and towards authorities.

You manage the REACH authorisation process affecting the Business Unit’s products

You build the network and represent the Business Unit towards peer competitors, authorities and

customers

In collaboration with Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety department you assure input to and

compliance with Umicore Corporate objectives and reporting.

Profile

You have an academic degree and at least 5 years relevant working experience in industry and/or

consultancy. You have a good knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry.

You have in-depth experience with international product regulations and chemicals management.

You have strong analytical and synthesis skills.

You are an excellent networker and communicator. You have good reporting skills.

You are a skilled planner and organizer and you can handle a wide stream of information.

You are fluent in English and Dutch. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

You will be based in Olen (Belgium) with regular activities in Brussels. You are prepared to travel

internationally (ca 10% of time).