Merck KGaA Posted October 16, 2026

Hazard Communication Expert (all genders) (full-time / part-time)

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

Accurate hazard communication is at the heart of product safety, regulatory trust, and responsible science. In this role, you will own the classification and labelling of chemical products in accordance with national and international regulations, including GHS, CLP, and OSHA, ensuring that every product data set and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) meets the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. You will author and maintain SDS using the SAP EH&S/Product Compliance module, applying your deep understanding of chemical properties and their relationship to hazard profiles to uphold data quality across the full product portfolio. Beyond day-to-day compliance activities, you will take ownership of technical and strategic workstreams, validating existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating complex regulatory developments into actionable guidance. You will support customer inquiries, develop internal reference materials, and deliver training that builds regulatory capability across the organization. Collaborating closely with adjacent teams and contributing to global regulatory affairs projects, you will help shape the standards and practices that keep products compliant in a continuously evolving regulatory landscape.

This position is limited to 2 years.

Who You Are:

Minimum master’s degree in natural sciences with chemical background.

Demonstrated experience authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and applying chemical classification frameworks, including GHS and CLP.

Strong command of physical chemical properties and their relevance to hazard classification and regulatory risk assessment.

Hands-on experience working with the SAP EH&S/Product Compliance module in a regulatory or product compliance context.

Proven ability to analyze and interpret new and updated chemical regulations, translating requirements into process or documentation changes.

Confident communicator with interpersonal and intercultural skills to collaborate across functions and engage effectively with customers and international stakeholders.

Proficiency in digital tools, including the Microsoft 365 suite and SAP EH&S/Product Compliance module; experience with data management, process automation, or programming languages is a plus.

Excellent English language skills – C-Level.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Regulatory Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Regulatory Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 585 comparable Regulatory Affairs roles across 112 biopharma companies.

585Comparable roles tracked
536Currently active
112Companies hiring similar roles
52Countries represented

Salary context

157 of 585 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Highest disclosed · Executive Director, Medical Writing · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) $285,600/yr – $475,900/yr
Peer group range $75,038 – $380,750 (median $187,050)

Where these roles are based

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United States238
India45
Japan34
United Kingdom34
Poland28
Ireland21

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Seniority mix

455 of 585 peers have a known seniority level

Manager185
Director74
Senior57
Associate Director56
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc24
Senior Director23
Principal16
Executive/VP10
Associate10

Therapeutic area mix

43 of 585 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology14
Immunology10
Dermatology & Aesthetics5
Rare Disease5
Vaccines & Infectious Disease3
Neuroscience3
Cardiovascular / CVRM2
Respiratory1

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