Global Product Stewardship and Compliance Leader

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

The Global Product Stewardship and Compliance Leader collaborates across the organization and with external stakeholders to provide regulatory expertise and strategic oversight to support sustainability-driven innovation and ensure regulatory compliance while being an enabler for business growth. Position will lead and provide oversight to global function through the development and implementation of standard processes, establishing and leveraging best practices and driving initiatives to support and enable business objectives.  In addition, role is responsible to identify and develop comprehensive strategies and plans for meeting current, potential and newly modified regulations and global company compliance initiatives.

• Develop and implement global strategies that promote safe, sustainable, and responsible product use throughout the lifecycle—from R&D to disposal.
• Conduct health, environmental, and liability risk assessments for product portfolios, including new product development and M&A projects.
• Provide sound technical solutions to chemical regulatory management compliance issues by maintaining working knowledge of related regulations and adapting to evolving regulatory trends.
• Provide guidance to the business and appropriate functions on how new laws, regulations or legislation will impact our business operations or overall strategy.
• Represent the company in select industry groups and as representative on relevant issues.
• Manage and mentor teams of product stewardship and compliance specialists across multiple regions.
• Provide customers with accurate safety information and respond to stewardship inquiries, ensuring transparency and trust.
• Work closely with product development, marketing, legal, and supply chain teams to align compliance goals with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Quality, EHS, Product Development, Supply Chain, and manufacturing) to develop and deliver strategies to obtain approvals and maintain compliance through lifecycle.
• Develop and Manage indicators and dashboards to track performance and improve functional efficiency or effectiveness.
• Ensure necessary information systems and tools are in place and maintained to meet requirements for compliance and business support needs
• Oversee global standards, guidelines and systems and drive processes/execution.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in science discipline
• 10+ years experience in product safety/stewardship function
• In-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and issues
• Global leadership experience (3+years)
• Effective change management skills and demonstrated ability to lead and inspire positive change
• Relationship management and networking skills
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Ability to engage and present to senior leaders on regulatory strategic direction
• Experience working with cross-functional, multi-cultural and virtual teams