We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.
We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.
Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.
Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region
Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment
Do you view your development needs seriously as we do
If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF !
O
bjectives of the Position
- Deliver expert regulatory and product stewardship support to BASF group companies, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies, guidelines, and global standards.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including supply chain, customer service, and technical teams to drive the implementation of compliance policies and BASF minimum requirements.
- Offer expert advice and practical solutions through thorough impact assessment to support sound decisions and effective risk management.
- Continuous improvement through applicable methodologies and digitalization to drive operation excellence.
Main Areas Of Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive hazard assessments using (e.g., GHS, CLP, REACH, equivalent regional/local regulations) standards utilizing product composition, test data, and toxicological/ecotoxicological information.
- Maintain hazard communication documentation: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, hazard classification, ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant classification & labelling regulations
- Apply advanced regulatory expertise across multiple jurisdictions to deliver expert judgments on chemical classification, labelling, and compliance requirements. Drive critical decisions that safeguard product safety and ensure full regulatory adherence.
- Proactively monitor, interpret, and implement regulatory changes with precision. Lead comprehensive impact assessments on products, processes, and business operations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement compliance strategies, address regulatory requirements, and support advocacy activities.
- Provide regulatory guidance, training, and support to internal stakeholders, ensure awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations, chemical hazards and compliance procedures.
Job Requirements
- University degree, Master's degree in scientific area, preferably in Chemistry, or related Science discipline
- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in Chemical Regulation, Product Regulatory Affairs, or related fields focused on Product Safety and Stewardship activities.
Technical & Professional Knowledge
- Sound knowledge and experience in Asia Pacific countries regulatory requirements (REACH, GHS/CLP, Global & Regional Chemical Regulations), Toxicology & Ecotoxicology, Chemical Safety & SDS Authoring and Product Safety/Stewardship framework.
- Proficiency in MS Office is preferred and experience in SAP application is an advantage.
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Ability in written and spoken Chinese is an advantage.
- Experience in technology or digital related skills or tools is an advantage, e.g. Robotic Process Automation, Power BI, etc.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills as necessary
- Details oriented, proactive and able to work independently
The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.
We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.
BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of 65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
