Manager, Production Stewardship SME, Materials and Chemicals

Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Product Stewardship overseeing materials and chemicals compliance at DePuy Synthes. Ensuring regulatory adherence and partnering across functions for market access.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $174,000 - $423,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product stewardship and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on interpreting and applying chemical and material regulations. Capable of providing technical guidance and supporting product lifecycle decisions while driving continuous improvement in compliance processes.

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Product StewardshipRegulatory ComplianceChemical ComplianceMaterial Composition AnalysisRegulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)

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Hard Skills

Chemical Regulations InterpretationMaterial Compliance AssessmentProduct Safety AssessmentData AnalysisRegulatory Submissions

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)

Industry Keywords

Product LifecycleContinuous ImprovementCompliance GovernanceEnvironmental ScienceMaterials Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject‑matter expert for product stewardship related to materials and chemicals, supporting regulatory compliance activities.
Interpret and apply global, regional, and local chemical and material regulations (e.g., substance restrictions, disclosure requirements) to products and processes.
Provide regulatory and technical guidance on material composition, chemical compliance, and product safety assessments.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to support product lifecycle decisions.
Support regulatory submissions, responses, and documentation related to materials and chemical compliance.
Monitor evolving chemical and material regulations and assess potential business and product impacts.
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance assessments related to product stewardship.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product stewardship processes, data quality, and compliance governance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (required).
Advanced degree in a scientific or regulatory field (preferred).
Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, materials compliance, or chemical compliance within a regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of chemical and material regulatory requirements and product stewardship principles.
Experience interpreting regulations and applying requirements to products and manufacturing processes.
Ability to analyze complex material and chemical data and communicate impacts clearly to stakeholders.
Language: English required.
Travel: Limited; occasional domestic or international travel.
Certifications: Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or relevant chemical/compliance certifications preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year