Temporary Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Ashland Inc.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty ingredients business at our Bridgewater, NJ or Wilmington, DE locations. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the regulatory affairs function. This position will report to the Global Director Regulatory Affairs

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviewing new and existing products for regional compliance, evaluation of CAS numbers and INCI names, marketing literature review, technical document review, business support through new innovations and customer inquires, and import/export support.
• Experience in the evaluation and application process for INCI names, CAS numbers, Cosmos, PMN submissions and EPA TSCA reporting requirements is necessary.
• For INNOVA product launches: ensure all the required Regulatory customer facing documentation is completed, including the applicable Regulatory submission, serve as quality and regulatory project manager to oversee successful completion of the regulatory approvals, be a liaison between toxicology group and chemical management team to understand and support the entire life cycle and approval processes.
• Conduct regulatory reviews on formulations and compliance analysis for destination countries as a part of Ashland's New Product Introduction (NPI) process for commercializing new products.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Thorough knowledge of product regulations, enforcement and industry practice relevant to the Personal Care and Specialty Additives industry
• 5 - 12 years of Product Regulatory relevant experience working with regulatory agencies
• Global experience with Personal care and specialty additive products
• Bachelor or Master's Degree, in chemistry, toxicology, biology or other science discipline
• Use of SAP
• Use/familiar with the following databases and websites: PCPC/INCI, CAS applications, ToxPlanet, SciFinder, Cosmos/Ecocert
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :

• Fast learner with a flexible style and the ability to adjust to changing business priorities and changing regulatory landscapes
• Responsive and highly accountable: solution-, results- and action-oriented
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers
• Ability to handle multiple tasks / projects simultaneously.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer.


At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.


Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.


Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.


Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.