Regulatory Affairs Specialist III

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a European Dangerous Goods Safety Specialist in our outstanding Transportation & Dangerous Goods Safety Team. This is an outstanding opportunity to drive innovation and ensure compliance in the safe shipping and distribution of goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with line manager to develop, maintain, and efficiently implement a comprehensive plan to ensure compliance with the aspects of classification, packing, marking & labelling, storage, and shipping of dangerous goods.
• Offer outstanding support to suppliers, inventory teams, customer service, marketing, operations, transport, safety, and sales teams regarding regulatory aspects.
• Rigorously adhere to and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) or work instructions (WIs) for inbound and outbound activities.
• Compile, audit, and amend transport data for goods shipped.
• Collaborate with the Transportation team on cost saving opportunities, onboarding of carriers, and optimize routing configurations.
• Resolve and support training activities for individuals involved in the shipping process.
• Participate in or drive audits across EU sites and suppliers.
• Achieve goals and meet performance targets that are in line with important business metrics.
• Identify cost savings and improvements through Practical Process Improvements (PPI) initiatives.
• Produce detailed reports and feedback to management and collaborators.
• Maintain qualifications for the transport of dangerous goods by road, air, and sea.
• Perform the role(s) and duties of Safety Advisor with integrity and intensity.
• Business travel up to 25%.

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• University degree and experience in chemistry, pharmacology, or a similar subject area.
• Qualified Safety Advisor (ADR 1.8.3) (IMDG/IATA useful).

• Validated experience in the transport of dangerous goods within a Distribution Operations or Chemicals environment.
• Strong understanding of shipping dangerous goods regulations by road, sea, and air.
• Strong communications, capable of conveying complex information at the appropriate level.
• Self-motivated with a consistent track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analytical approach to identify and implement data-driven solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Proficient in French and English. German or Spanish desirable.
• Understanding of European Regulatory Storage requirements and relevant legislation.