This Regulatory Affairs Specialist role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and managing product registrations for chemical substances and consumer chemical products (e.g., laundry and homecare products such as Persil and Bref) regulated by the Korean Ministry of Environment (MOE). The role covers end-to-end regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle under K-REACH and safety-confirmed household chemical product regulations, including product registration, labeling, advertising review, and product change management.
- Ensure compliance with Korean chemical and consumer chemical product regulations (MOE, K-REACH, and related requirements)
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Manage registration and notification of existing and new chemical substances
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Execute regulatory submissions and product registration activities
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Oversee regulatory compliance across the full product lifecycle, including: labeling review, review of advertising and promotional materials, and product change management
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Monitor and track imported chemical substance volumes to ensure regulatory compliance
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Provide regulatory guidance and interpretation to internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, etc.)
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Monitor regulatory developments in Korea and globally, and assess potential impact on products and business
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of regulatory strategies
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Support regulatory documentation and submissions for export markets when required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
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Minimum 7 years ~ maximum 12 years of Regulatory Affairs experience in chemical substances (K-REACH) and/or consumer chemical products regulated by the Korean MOE
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Experience with K-BPR (biocidal products or insecticides) preferred
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Fluent in both Korean and English (written and spoken)
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Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
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Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
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Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
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Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
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Retirement Pension DC
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Support for Employee Contributions of National Health Insurance
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Support for Medical Check-up
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
