Senior Consumer Safety Associate - Hazard Communication

In Research and Development, we are full of highly skilled talents - all working to create cleaner homes. We continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flair and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are of the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you will have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role: The Senior Consumer Safety Associate role is based within the Global Consumer Safety team, which is part of the Regulatory Affairs and Safety (RAS) Function. This role is to ensure the preparation and delivery of nonclinical regulatory documentation to support our Vestacy products. The role will contribute to ensuring the safety of Vestacy Products which are manufactured as biocides, surface care and household products during both late stage development and post-launch. The role will also ensure the creation of high-quality GHS documentation to support safety and labelling classification of Reckitt products throughout their product lifecycle. This will include oversight and/or creation of high-quality safety datasheets and supporting GHS documentation to support the safety and compliance of Vestacy products.

Your responsibilities include:

• Provide toxicology guidance and expertise in relation to safety risk assessments for consumer products marketed globally, in accordance with the company policies and guidelines.
• Ensure that assessments at VESTACY are performed applying current scientific knowledge, methods and in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
• Conduct impact and safety assessments for ingredients and products where appropriate and provide effective and timely communication of key safety issues, scientific information and risk assessments related to VESTACY products to key stakeholders.
• Proactively work with global teams to drive accurate safety labelling of VESTACY Products.
• Manage tests required to support product registration and safety.
• Drive consistent and high-quality safety assessments to support the safety of VESTACY products.
• Preparation and review of safety language labelling as required to ensure VESTACY products are used as intended.
• Manage statutory reporting requirements and assist in the response to adverse health effects complaints and product incidents.

The experience we are looking for includes:

• BSc or higher degree preferred in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and/or a related science with extensive (min 8 years) industry and/or regulatory experience in product stewardship, REACH or in the creation of GHS documentation.
• Good working knowledge of REACH, GHS and associated guidelines.
• Experience in conducting product safety risk assessment.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and document within a formal risk assessment.
• Effective project and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation and externally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment delivering superior business results in a culturally diverse organisation.
• Capable of building strong working relationships to deliver outstanding results with or without hierarchical relationships.

The skills for success include:

• Business Strategy, Task Execution Under Pressure, Makes strategic Business Decisions, Business acumen, Commercial Awareness, Objective Setting, Accountability, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, R&D, Change Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Intellectual Property, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Adapt to changes in technological development plans, Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement, Innovation Processes, Digital transformation for R&D, Quality and Manufacturing.

What we offer: We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer numerous local benefits and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive, such as career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning academy, mental wellbeing support, and short-term bonus incentives.

Equality: We believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.