Manager, Product Stewardship EPR

Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Product Stewardship EPR at Johnson & Johnson leading regulatory activities for compliance. Collaborating with teams to manage product lifecycle and sustainability goals.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product stewardship and EPR regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives. Capable of managing complex regulatory topics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

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Product StewardshipExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsRegulatory Affairs

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Hard Skills

Regulatory DocumentationEnvironmental ComplianceSustainability ReportingRegulatory AuditsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in Regulatory AffairsCertification in Environmental Compliance

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceLife SciencesSustainability InitiativesCircular EconomyMultinational Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage product stewardship and EPR regulatory activities to ensure compliance with applicable global, regional, and local regulations.
Interpret and apply environmental, product stewardship, and sustainability‑related regulatory requirements to products and operations.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on EPR obligations, including reporting, registrations, and compliance documentation.
Partner with cross‑functional teams (Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Sustainability) to support compliant product lifecycle activities.
Monitor changes in product stewardship and environmental regulations and assess potential business impact.
Support regulatory audits, inspections, and information requests related to product stewardship and EPR.
Develop and maintain regulatory documentation, records, and internal guidance related to product stewardship compliance.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen regulatory compliance and sustainability processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline (required).
Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Compliance, or Sustainability (preferred).
Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, environmental compliance, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of product stewardship, EPR, and environmental regulatory requirements.
Experience interpreting regulations and applying requirements to product and business decisions.
Ability to manage complex regulatory topics across multiple stakeholders and functions.
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting global or multi‑regional regulatory portfolios (preferred).
Familiarity with sustainability, environmental reporting, or circular economy initiatives (preferred).
Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization (preferred).
Exposure to regulatory audits or inspections related to environmental or product compliance (preferred).

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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year