Project Manager /Restricted Substances Specialist

Job Description

• The Restricted Substances Management (RSM) function is responsible for compliance with country-specific chemical regulations impacting products/components, or requiring registration of substances used in the manufacture of our products. Examples of chemical regulations are EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals, China MEE No. 12, US Proposition 65, etc.

• This position will be responsible for data management and activities supporting development and implementation of restricted substances management (RSM) regulatory requirements such as EU REACH, US Conflict Minerals, US Prop. 65, EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), etc.

• Reviews and analyzes component and sub-assembly information, assessing for restricted substances impact

• Works collaboratively with appropriate organizations to facilitate RSM implementation and compliance through the communication of RSM issues and development of process and tools

• Independently organizes, develops, implements, and manages assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects. This includes outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project.

• Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance.

• Handles several small to medium size projects in parallel and/or assists on larger projects

• Develops, tracks, and communicates progress against program milestones and deliverables

• Interacts internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to support business and regulatory needs.

• Data must be well-organized and stored within existing systems.

• Staff hours are within the 7:00 am to 5:00 pm timeframe

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in science or technical-related field

• Knowledge or experience in areas such as manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and/or chemical regulations

• Demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Must appropriately handle confidential information

• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results oriented; strong ability to organize workload and demonstrate problem-solving skills

• Desirable: knowledge of today's key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities

• Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives

• Familiar with SAP and (desirable) familiarity with ARENA

• Competency with Microsoft software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Independently manages and properly prioritizes workload with minimal direction

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.