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About you and this role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Product Regulatory Specialist, located in Istanbul, Turkey. This role uses in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to provide regulatory leadership to Dow businesses, Dow JV partners, and external Dow to enable the license to operate and sell in Turkey and the Middle East.
The position is temporary for two years, with the possibility of transitioning to an unlimited contract afterward.
Responsibilities
You will get workplace experience in product regulatory services, a central function supporting all Dow businesses.You will receive guidance and training from product safety specialists to be able to provide crucial support in identified (optimization-) projects. This will include regulatory compliance projects resulting from KKDIK (Kimyasallarin Kaydi, Degerlendirilmesi, Izni ve Kisitlanmasi Hakkinda Yönetmelik) and emerging regulations.You will be supporting critical Dow business and company compliance activities under various Chemical Management Programs, including KKDIK, UK, and EU REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals).You will be presenting project status and progress in regular meetings to functional and commercial leadership, outlining roadblocks as well as next steps. You will collaborate with the involved stakeholders to follow through on the required actions.You will be trained in industry-standard systems such as SAP and IUCLID to enter, maintain and improve data endpointsDepending on your skill set, you will be included in different projects, or potentially get the opportunity to independently plan and execute individual cross-functional sub-projects.You will be part of a global and multi-cultural team and company, which puts diversity and inclusion as a core pillar for business success. You will have the opportunity to build a professional network, for example in Dow’s Employee Resource Group events.Qualifications
A master’s degree is preferred, with a background in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or Chemical Engineering.Proficiency in English and Turkish is essential, and additional languages are a plus.Availability to work full-time.Preferred Skills
Exceptional communication skills.Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative, team-oriented project environment.Familiarity with SAP and/or IUCLID is preferred, but training will be provided.About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.