Regulatory Affairs Specialist II - International Chemical Control Laws
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Location
On-site at Eastman's Corporate Headquarters in Kingsport, TN
Responsibilities
Support development of registration/clearance requirements for company product portfolios, while ensuring compliance with existing product & application regulations.
Manage global chemical inventory control law compliance process. Compliance reporting and regulatory project management, documentation and reviews.
Support global business units with evaluation of regulatory clearance and compliance requirements for products under development.
Advise technology and business personnel on the regulatory status of existing Eastman products in relation to proposed applications in countries around the world. Advocacy and industry point-of-contact responsibilities.
Description:
Global emphasis to support business needs for International Chemical Control Law (ICCL) working in conjunction with corporate and regional Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs (PS&RA) groups and Technology
• Complete reviews and enter comments for new commercialization requests and regulatory/toxicology reviews and in the Product Data Management system
• Provide timely communications on status of petitions or projects, regulatory questions, and customer inquiries
• Work closely with the global Product Steward to develop strategies for filing petitions for new products seeking commercial clearance in multiple countries
• Consult with technology and toxicology regarding testing and other informational needs to support due diligence or petitions for non-EU and non-NAR countries
• Provide supporting documents for product registration applications. Data gap analysis, compiling and analyzing available product data and literature.
• Lead and support assigned chemical regulatory activities including PMN, DSL, and related submission or compliance processes. By maintaining accurate project status, documented plans, and target completion timelines.
• Maintain records for new global registrations (e.g. US TSCA-PMN, NOC, LVE and PE; KR, CN, and TW PLC; JP-PFS and SQE; PH SQI)
• Support US and OUS chemical control law petitions
• Oversee generation of US TSCA CDR report
• Provide technical (composition/chemistry) and SAP support to regional ICCL experts
• Implement Chemicals Management program
o Determine impact and develop mitigation or opportunistic strategies and implementation plans for proposed priority chemicals
o Develop and issue quarterly reports for Product Stewards highlighting Eastman materials containing substances appearing on select regulatory and pre-regulatory lists (e.g. SVHC, Prop 65, TSCA Work Plan, SIN List, etc.)
o Oversee development of product risk characterization and prioritization tool
• Stay abreast of global existing, recently modified, and new chemical regulations in conjunction with regional ICCL experts.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, polymer science, or related technical field required
- At least 4 years’ experience with regulatory submissions and Global chemical regulatory knowledge.
- Experience with SAP functionality
- Project planning and documentation
- Ability to initiate cross functional team communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Ability to apply knowledge of best practices derived from experience and external connections
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in chemical regulations and/or stewardship preferred
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, accountable and results-driven, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate across multiple functions
- Ability to develop knowledge about the chemistry of products, the identity of the products, possible formation/presence of by-products, impurities, break-down products, additives used and contaminations by processing aids, packaging, storage and transportation
- Microsoft Office application proficiency
- Process or procedure design experience beneficial
- Presentation experience beneficial, ability to explain complex information to others in straightforward language
- Willing to travel ~5%
Benefits
Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.
Compensation & Incentives
• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Time Away
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
Growth & Development
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
Job Segment:
Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Application Developer, Law, Project Manager, Legal, Technology