Product Safety System Lead in Royston

Location: UK Flexible

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Product Safety System Lead you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

• Coordinate with JMIT to maintain and enhance the product safety system (Sphera), ensuring a stable and compliant solution that supports Regulatory Affairs services across JM and Catalyst Technologies (under Transition Services Agreement).
• Support the ongoing development of the product safety system to meet evolving global regulatory requirements (e.g. GHS, REACH and equivalents).
• Lead the onboarding of new JM businesses onto the product safety system ensuring effective implementation for safety data sheets and labels.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of global SDS and labelling legislation to ensure system outputs remain compliant.
• Represent JM in Sphera User Group forums, advocating for enhancements and ensuring alignment between JM requirements and the vendor’s development roadmap.
• Evaluate and communicate the impact and timing of system updates and proposed changes.
• Provide training and ongoing support to CoE and Business users to enable timely and compliant generation of safety data sheets and labels.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly
• Strong IT and data management skills (e.g. database handling, system configuration, or data analysis)
• Scientific degree or equivalent (e.g. chemistry, biochemical sciences, environmental sciences etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and explain regulatory requirements clearly
• Able to prioritise workload and meet service delivery expectations

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.