Global Chemical Regulatory Affairs Leader

Baker Hughes

Global Chemical Regulatory Affairs Leader at Baker Hughes ensuring compliance in chemical regulations. Leading a global regulatory team and advising on product stewardship and market access while collaborating cross-functionally.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSugar Land • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading and ensuring global regulatory compliance for a broad chemical portfolio, enabling business continuity and market access across regions
Providing strategic direction on current and emerging chemical regulations, ensuring alignment with evolving industry expectations
Managing and developing a global regulatory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Prioritizing and overseeing regulatory workflows using structured project management and stage‑gate processes to meet business and compliance deadlines
Advising product line leaders, commercial teams, and R&D on regulatory requirements and product stewardship
Supporting new product introduction and business opportunities by assessing regulatory feasibility, environmental considerations, and long‑term compliance risks
Overseeing preparation and maintenance of regulatory documentation, including SDS, product registrations, and compliance dossiers
Collaborating cross‑functionally with supply chain, manufacturing, HSE, legal, and commercial teams to embed compliance and responsible practices into business processes
Engaging with global regulatory agencies and industry groups to represent the company and stay ahead of regulatory developments
Developing and implementing training and awareness programs to strengthen regulatory knowledge across the organization
Driving standardization and best practices across regions to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance performance
Creating an approachable and solutions‑oriented environment that supports the business while upholding regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Have a strong background in global chemical regulatory legislation, ideally within the energy, oilfield chemicals, or industrial chemicals sector
Have demonstrated experience navigating complex, multi‑region regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, TSCA, BPR, FIFRA, K‑REACH, DSL, etc.)
Have proven understanding of global supply chains and regulatory implications related to chemical manufacturing, transport, and end‑use applications
Have experience managing large and diverse chemical portfolios across multiple product lines and end markets
Have the ability to interpret evolving legislation and translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
Have experience engaging with government regulatory agencies, industry bodies, and external stakeholders
Have demonstrated leadership experience, including developing and managing high‑performing teams
Have strong project management skills, with experience managing competing priorities, regulatory submissions, and compliance timelines
Have experience supporting commercial teams or business functions, enabling compliant product introduction and market access
Have a track record of developing and delivering training programs to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

global chemical regulatory legislationREACHTSCABPRFIFRAK-REACHDSLregulatory documentationproject managementregulatory submissions

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementaccountabilitycontinuous learninginfluencingtraining developmentproblem-solvingadaptability