Global Product Stewardship Leader (m/f/d)

<p><b>The <span>Opportunity:</span></b></p><p></p>We are seeking a visionary and experienced Global Product Stewardship Leader to join our team at Avantor. In this critical role, you will lead and develop a global team responsible for managing all product and chemical-related information, including chemical product safety, chemical management, and regulatory compliance. You will be instrumental in building Avantor’s Product Stewardship Strategy and delivering stewardship programs that ensure the responsible and ethical management of our chemical product portfolio throughout their lifecycle.<p><b>Location: Flexible within Europe</b></p><p></p><p><b>What We Are Looking For</b></p><ul><li><b>Education: </b>PhD in Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> Extensive experience in product stewardship or regulatory compliance with chemicals, including consumer products and regulated items.</li><li>Expertise in hazard communication and chemical regulations, including GHS, TSCA, and REACH.</li><li>Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and build effective business relationships.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.</li><li><b>IT Skills:</b> proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and IT systems.</li><li><b>Languages skills:</b> <span>excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English and ideally another European language.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>How You Will Thrive and Make an Impact</b></p><ul><li>Develop and implement Avantor’s product stewardship roadmap, setting standards, processes, and leading training programs.</li><li>Drive organizational knowledge and capability development, focusing on cost optimization and technology-driven efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to ensure successful implementation of stewardship programs and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external groups, including government agencies and industry associations, to stay updated on best practices and lead advocacy efforts.</li><li>Oversee global compliance programs, including SDS and GHS labeling, and manage adherence to regulations such as REACH, RoHS, and EPA (TSCA).</li></ul><p></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to significantly influence Avantor’s stewardship programs, ensuring ethical and responsible management of our chemical product portfolio and making a global impact.</p><p></p><p>#LI-EUR</p><p>#LI-remote</p><p></p><p><span><span><b>Disclaimer:</b></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><b>Why Avantor?</b></p><p><b>Dare to go further in your career. </b><span>Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.</span><br/><span> </span><br/><b>The work we do changes people's lives for the better.</b><span> It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.</span><br/><span> </span><br/><span>We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. </span><b>Apply today!</b></p><p></p><p><b>EEO Statement:</b></p><p>We are an Equal <span>Employment/Affirmative</span> Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.</p><p></p><p>If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:recruiting@avantorsciences.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>recruiting@avantorsciences.com</span></a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email addre