Job Description

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

An Information Technology & Business Shared Services Center has been established in Hyderabad, India, with the objective of providing information technology application development and support services.

This role requires the development of knowledge and expertise to help resolve difficult regulatory challenges and initiatives for the Eastman product portfolio. The role’s focus is primarily on the REACH and CLP regulation in the European Union, as well as other similar REACH legislation in other countries such as Turkey, China & Korea, etc. Some additional duties may include providing assistance to other regulatory groups within the PSRA-HART team. This position will be working closely with the Regulatory Affairs Manager EMEA and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that EMN products, which are developed, manufactured, and marketed for a wide range of applications, meet, and exceed the applicable legislation with the ultimate objective to achieve and maintain safe use of our products in the value chain. Active participation in international discussions on regulatory topics is an essential part of the job. Strong communicative skills enable the PSRA group to understand the regulatory solutions that he /she provide. Further, chosen candidate (he or she) will be involved in the regulatory compliancy and product stewardship aspects of our products to our customers. Ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain hazard classification, safety assessments and/or other relevant changes of EMN dossier submissions in IUCLID to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), official bodies of individual EU Member States PCN (Poison Centers) and SCIP in accordance with the CLP Regulation
• Support the performance of EU regulatory impact assessments for all business units
• Help manage all incoming messages and actions for all Eastman Legal Entities set up in REACH IT
• Checking new and changed tonnages of EMN registrations for SVT tracking and communicate findings to REACH team
• Support in proper risk management measures on chemical risk assessments of EMN registrations
• Any other Product stewardship and regulatory affairs related tasks that may be assigned
• Develop SOPs, new tools, and initiatives to improve overall efficiency of the teams’ processes

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in/related to science
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge in toxicology, crop protection or animal nutrition are a plus
• Experience working with SAP, IUCLID and CHESAR is an advantage
• A proven ability to network with colleagues, especially in remote locations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Experience with and knowledgeable in a multitude of regulations in other REACH programs
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate should have a scientific background and an affinity with legal processes
• The preferred candidate would have experience with interpreting regulatory requirements
• Self-motivated and takes initiative in seeking solutions to problems
• Enthusiastic to learn and be trained in new topics / skill sets

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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.