Chemical engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA), the Director of Chemical, Environmental and Biological (CEB) Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for setting the strategy for and leading the CEB Regulatory Affairs team within the Global Regulatory Affairs organization. You will lead a global team of regulatory professionals to establish business strategies providing regulatory guidance and input to ensure Agilent’s products are designed, manufactured, and distributed in compliance with national, regional, and global chemical, environmental and biological regulatory requirements. You will lead the execution of regulatory responsibilities, in accordance with global regulatory policies and processes, and ensure chemical, environmental and biological regulatory support across all divisions within Agilent. You will also be a member of the GRA leadership team and may be required to travel periodically to ensure the delivery of business objectives.

Role Expectations

Establish and execute a vision for the Chemical, Environmental and Biological Regulatory Affairs function, including the optimization of an organizational structure to enhance efficiencies and enable professional development of chemical, environmental and biological regulatory personnel.

Establish regulatory strategies with the goal to maximize successful, expedient, and compliant product registrations in worldwide jurisdictions. You will partner with functional leaders to define regulatory strategies that support new market access objectives and the launch of new product innovations.

Lead and develop a team of regulatory affairs professionals in areas such as HazCom management, product stewardship, new product development support, SDS and labeling reviews, and lifecycle support activities.

Develop and implement programs and processes to ensure that Agilent products are safe, legal, and meet or exceed customer expectations for chemical, environmental and biological regulatory compliance.

Represent the organization at regulatory and business meetings as both an expert and strategic business leader.

Act as a change agent to help establish a customer-centered culture.

Provides expertise in translating regulatory requirements into practical, workable plans.

Partner with other functions, such as Global Trade, to develop and implement country-specific strategies for Agilent’s Chemical, Environmental and Biological product regulatory organizational capabilities.

Represent the company in industry associations and standards bodies and may interact with regulatory agencies.

Manage a team of regulatory affairs professionals, with a focus on talent development, employee engagement, and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Provide guidance relative to managing regulatory inspections and appropriately responding to any requests and inquiries.

Actively lead departmental resources and budget to meet strategic goals.

Assist in the support and execution of Agilent’s overall Global Regulatory Affairs strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent.

Broad knowledge of functional area(s) of responsibility.

Minimum of 6 years of experience formally or informally leading people, projects and / or programs.

Must have an expert knowledge of key environmental, chemical, radiological, and biological regulations.

Familiarity with the markets Agilent serves, Agilent products and customers’ business needs.

Experience driving global, transformational initiatives to include establishing effective operating models for regulatory organizations.

Demonstrated track record of results using interpersonal, relationship-building skills required to lead multi-cultural and geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

Experience with Enterprise Compliance Software Solutions.

Personal Characteristics

Transformational leader who brings intensity and can inspire and motivate

Passionate, visionary thinker with a desire to excel and influence others.

High degree of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Creative thinker willing to explore unique, out-of-the-box solutions.

Persistent in the face of resistance and adaptable to rapid change.

Ability to weave complex concepts into a clear, compelling message.

Excellent collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills across business groups, functions, and employee levels.

Pragmatic and customer focused.

Ability to identify and focus on key priorities.

Self-starter, self-reliant, and conviction.

Willingness to engage teams and business partners across multiple time zones.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least February 21, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $150, - $281, plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at : Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit

Travel Required : Occasional

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Job Function : Quality / Regulatory