Global healthcare and biopharmaceutical company Lonza is hiring a Product Safety Specialist – Raw Substances for its Hyderabad location. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, Chemical Safety, and Product Stewardship who are looking to build a career in product safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates with 1–4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, or life sciences industry and knowledge of GHS, REACH, CLP regulations, SAP EHS, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management are encouraged to apply.

About Lonza

Lonza is a globally recognized healthcare manufacturing and life sciences company dedicated to enabling a healthier world. The organization supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty ingredient industries through innovation, compliance, and scientific excellence.

The Product Safety team at Lonza plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, environmental safety, and hazard communication across global operations.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

As a Product Safety Specialist at Lonza, you will:

• Ensure compliance with GHS classification requirements for purchased materials and products.
• Review supplier Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and verify compliance with regional regulations.
• Maintain and update SDS records in SAP EHS and S/4HANA systems.
• Assess and document physical, health, and environmental hazards of chemical substances.
• Monitor regulatory updates related to REACH, CLP, and global chemical regulations.
• Support hazard communication initiatives across business functions.
• Monitor raw material status changes within SAP systems.
• Respond to customer and business inquiries regarding regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in product safety projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in regulatory compliance processes.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Life Sciences
  • Related Natural Science disciplines

Preferred Qualification

• Specialization in Toxicology
• Additional training in Chemical Safety or Regulatory Affairs

Experience Requirements

• 1–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in:
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Biopharmaceutical Industry
  • Chemical Manufacturing Industry
  • Product Safety Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance Functions

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• SAP EHS
• SAP S/4HANA
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management
• GHS Classification
• Chemical Hazard Assessment
• Microsoft Excel
• Regulatory Compliance Systems

Regulatory Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
• REACH Regulation (EC No. 1907/2006)
• CLP Regulation (EC No. 1272/2008)
• Chemical Hazard Communication Standards

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking
• Project planning abilities
• Team collaboration
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Regulatory documentation expertise

Why Join Lonza?

Joining Lonza offers several career advantages:

• Work with a global leader in healthcare and life sciences.
• Exposure to international regulatory frameworks.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global product safety experts.
• Career growth in regulatory affairs and product stewardship.
• Participation in cross-functional scientific projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary Expectations

Based on industry benchmarks for Product Safety Specialist roles in Hyderabad, the expected salary range is:

₹6.5 LPA – ₹11 LPA

Actual compensation may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and internal compensation policies.

How to Apply

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