Senior Safety Data Sheet Specialist

Job Description

Senior Safety Data Sheet Specialist

Type: Permanent

Location: Maccclesfield

Competitive salary and benefits

Introduction to Role:

Join AstraZeneca as a Senior Safety Data Sheet Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the hazard communication of AstraZeneca materials. This position is vital to our mission of delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

As part of the SDS Team, you will collaborate with colleagues globally to provide technical expertise in the production of Safety Data Sheets, ensuring accurate hazard classification and communication.

Key Accountabilities:

• Production and management of Safety Data Sheets for AstraZeneca, ensuring compliance with local, national and regional regulations
• Collaborate with AstraZeneca experts worldwide to obtain the information required for accurate hazard assessments
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on complex regulatory queries
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in hazard communication practices

Essential Skills/Experience:

Degree in a science-related discipline, or equivalent experience

Extensive expertise in Global Chemical Regulations, particularly CLP or GHS

Proven experience in the creation of Safety Data Sheets

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders

Strong project and people management skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives

Desirable:

Experience in SAP EH&S authoring platform

Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Experience and understanding of the Dangerous Goods regulations

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense and ambiguous environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, we support and help each other on our journeys. We are intellectually stimulated by constant learning.

There's potential for multiple, global careers and great rewards, for those who embrace the diverse opportunities.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more? Apply now!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.