Regulatory Stewardship Specialist

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Regulatory Stewardship Specialist

Location: Remote, USA

Position Overview:
The Regulatory Stewardship Specialist supports the Regulatory Department’s mission to assist customers, internal colleagues, and other stakeholders with regulatory compliance. This role bridges the gap between business needs and regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with company objectives. The position provides regulatory guidance for commercializing new products, expanding into new and global markets, and maintaining current business, while fostering collaboration across teams to drive success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:

  • Author Safety Data Sheets (SDS) using SAP to meet GHS requirements.

  • Evaluate raw materials, ingredients, and formulations for regulatory compliance.

  • Monitor changes in regulations and/or formulations to ensure compliance of existing products.

  • Administer regulatory email inboxes and document repositories for multiple groups.

• Process Improvement & Efficiency:

  • Innovate processes to efficiently address customer inquiries.

  • Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting business demands.

  • Research and propose solutions for new automations or updated processes.

• Customer & Stakeholder Support:

  • Respond to complex customer regulatory compliance questions, including multi-regulation inquiries.

  • Liaise with strategic customer regulatory departments to streamline clearance processes.

  • Counsel business units on safe product use and alert teams to emerging regulatory trends.

• Collaboration & Training:

  • Partner with global regulatory colleagues in the Americas, EIMEA, and AP regions.

  • Coordinate communications and short training sessions for sales and business teams.

  • Contribute to cross-functional teams and share customer insights with Product Managers.

• Regulatory Trends & Reporting:

  • Stay current with global regulatory trends to support customer needs.

  • Monitor and report industry and government news to business and technology teams.

  • Interpret global regulations to assess their impact on raw materials, formulated products, and end-use applications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a Health-related field with a Chemistry foundation.

• B.S. with 3+ years or M.S. with 1+ years of experience in a technical/regulatory role with SDS authoring.

• Strong communication and presentation skills to interact effectively with all levels of management.

• Proven ability to lead initiatives and achieve successful outcomes.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in adapting to change, fostering collaboration, and maintaining customer focus.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated operational excellence and the ability to innovate and improve processes.

• Operational excellence in improving processes and regulatory workflows.

• Strong business acumen with a focus on strategic planning and technical proficiency.

• Experience with automation and creating efficiencies within teams.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.