Manager, Product Stewardship EPR

Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Product Stewardship EPR responsible for regulatory compliance and sustainability at DePuy Synthes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product stewardship and EPR activities are compliant across regions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timePalm Beach Gardens • 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 ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations to business operations. Proven experience in managing complex regulatory topics and supporting cross-functional teams to enhance sustainability processes.

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Product StewardshipExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsRegulatory Affairs

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Hard Skills

Regulatory DocumentationEnvironmental ComplianceSustainability InitiativesRegulatory AuditsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDocumentation SkillsGlobal Regulatory PortfoliosInterpreting RegulationsCompliance Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in Regulatory AffairsCertification in Environmental Compliance

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceLife SciencesSustainabilityCircular 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

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