Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany
I am a Chemist with over a decade of experience in Product Stewardship, chemical compliance, and global safety regulations. My expertise covers GHS/CLP classification, REACH, and Dangerous Goods regulations (ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA, 49CFR), ensuring that chemicals are handled and marketed safely worldwide. I have a strong track record in developing and optimizing compliance processes, preparing Safety Data Sheets, coordinating audits, and supporting international projects that enhance product safety and sustainability. My focus is on transforming complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity.
- Building and coordinating a global network of EHS & Product Stewardship experts across operational regions - Defining and implementing global classification processes and governance for Boehringer products and materials - Providing consultancy, training, and upskilling programs to local EHS counterparts worldwide - Steering service operations (20+ FTE in GBS Manila) and ensuring process excellence - Leading strategic global projects to improve classification quality, compliance, and efficiency
- Conduct internal and external audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ICH Q7) - Manage deviations, customer complaints, CAPAs, and change control processes
- Ensure REACH compliance of raw materials and products - Prepare and review Safety Data Sheets according to REACH Annex II - Classify products according to GHS/CLP and Dangerous Goods Regulations (ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA) - Serve as Chemical Safety and Waste Management Officer, overseeing environmental compliance
- Implement and maintain REACH and GHS compliance systems in EMEA - SAP EH&S Key User, aligning system functionalities with SCM and logistics needs - Coordinate product registrations with regulatory authorities worldwide - Deliver training and advisory support to occupational safety teams and other stakeholders
- classification of products according to chemical / hazardous substances law - compilation and maintenance of material safety data sheets (MSDS) - investigation of data, maintenance and development of documentation - customer issue solving - support on implementation of legislation, e.g. REACh and GHS - support of R&D on compliance questions - approval of R&D projects
- Raman- and UV/VIS-spectroscopy (support code 01RI0715G) - HPLC (IGF-Nr. 16120 N) - VBA-customizing for Raman-spectra evaluation - mentoring of bachelor students - staff budget management - ingredient and laboratory equipment purchasing