HSE-R&D Safety Data Sheet Coordinator (Agriculture)
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Your Role: HSE-R&D Safety Data Sheet Coordinator
Elanco is seeking an experienced professional with knowledge of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements to join our Global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team. The HSE SDS Author and R&D contact is a position that will work cross-functionally with members of Regulatory, Research & Development, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to ensure strong business practices. This role is expected to manage processes to organize and document safety information as products are developed in the R&D space. This role additionally works with manufacturing sites to ensure vendor documents are cataloged correctly. This role also will author/maintain current, compliant SDS documents for internal business and Elanco customers.
Your Responsibilities:
Primary contact for R&D SDS authoring and partnership, including tracking progress on newly developed molecules and GHS/DG needs through the development process.
First point of contact for vendor Chemical SDS / SAP setup by manufacturing sites to ensure correct SAP operation, PFAs inventories and reporting capabilities for needs based on SDS properties.
Support IT implementation, maintenance of integrated SDS authoring, storage, product transportation and chemical management systems in alignment with Elanco's processes.
Partner with contract resources to ensure delivery of SDS documents with compliant information to the business, customers, and authorities internationally. Monitor the dynamic regulatory landscape as it relates to hazard classification and Elanco product formulations, with an emphasis on chemical regulation product stewardship.
Participate in additional opportunities/special projects to support the global HSE program/team, and other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related scientific field.
Required Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in either the pharmaceutical, consumer or chemical industry, with a focus on SDS management.
Top 2 Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, multi-national team; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to appropriately address complex GHS compliance applications.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience in implementing and maintaining SDS, GHS, Dangerous Good programs.
Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, excellent written communication skills, ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a proven track record of resolving complex challenges.
Proficiency with applicable computer systems, including SAP, SDS authoring and chemical management systems (i.e. Sphera Intelligent Authoring, Sphera Cloud Chemical Management), labeling software, R&D document management repositories and Microsoft Office.
Additional Information:
Travel: Up to 10% of time
Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Downtown Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
