Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Specialist - donostia san sebastián
2 days ago
Donostia / San Sebastián
Role overview: The Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with global chemical and material regulations and managing product stewardship requirements across the product portfolio. The role focuses on substance compliance, regulatory reporting, and safe product composition management throughout the product lifecycle. This position supports the implementation of regulatory requirements and internal compliance systems, ensuring alignment with applicable global chemical regulations and business requirements. The role requires strong expertise in chemical regulatory frameworks, substance management, product composition tracking, and data-driven compliance systems. Key Accountabilities: Regulatory Compliance & Product Stewardship • Ensure compliance with global chemical and product regulations, including (but not limited to): REACH, RoHS, TSCA, SVHC, SCIP, POPs, PFAS restrictions, EU Waste Framework Directive, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and other applicable chemical control legislation., • Manage substance compliance data, including hazardous substance tracking, material declarations, and regulatory reporting using compliance databases and digital tools., • Respond to internal and external product composition and substance information requests from customers, regulators, and authorities., • Support procurement, R&D, and technical teams in identifying and managing restricted substances and enabling safer chemical alternatives. Technical Product Stewardship Expertise • Act as subject matter expert in product stewardship and chemical compliance across the organization., • Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable product composition and compliance requirements., • Support evaluation of material and formulation changes from a regulatory compliance perspective., • Provide guidance on chemical hazard classification, restricted substances, and safe product use requirements. Systems & Data Compliance • Support implementation and maintenance of product compliance databases and digital substance tracking systems across global sites., • Ensure accurate, consistent, and complete product composition data across systems., • Collaborate with IT and technical teams to improve data quality, traceability, and regulatory reporting capability. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with R&D, procurement, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance is embedded in product design and sourcing decisions., • Partner with global regulatory and stewardship teams to harmonize compliance approaches across regions and business units., • Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and industry partners, as needed. Reporting & Communication • Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and documentation related to product stewardship obligations., • Communicate regulatory risks, obligations, and changes to relevant stakeholders., • Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections with accurate documentation and data. Networking / Key Relationships • Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship teams, • R&D and formulation teams, • Procurement and Supply Chain, • Manufacturing and Operations, • IT / Digital compliance systems teams, • External regulators and industry bodies (as required) Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related discipline., • Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical product stewardship, regulatory compliance, or substance management in a chemical, materials, specialty chemicals, or industrial manufacturing environment., • Strong knowledge of global chemical regulatory frameworks (REACH, TSCA, RoHS, SCIP, etc.)., • Experience with product compliance databases, substance tracking systems, or material declaration tools., • High level of business English required. Preferred Qualifications • Certification in chemical safety, regulatory affairs, or environmental compliance., • Experience in digital product compliance systems or substance data platforms., • Familiarity with lifecycle chemical risk management and restricted substances programs., • Understanding of ESG frameworks is a plus but not central to the role. Skills & Capabilities • Strong knowledge of chemical regulatory frameworks and substance compliance principles., • Analytical skills for interpreting complex regulatory requirements and material data., • Experience managing compliance data systems and ensuring data integrity., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Ability to work across technical and non-technical functions., • Structured, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset.
