Manager, Product Stewardship EPR

Johnson & Johnson

Product stewardship EPR manager ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance for DePuy Synthes orthopaedic products. Leading global regulatory activities, documentation, audits, and sustainable product lifecycle practices.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 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 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulatory activities, with a strong focus on compliance documentation, environmental regulations, and sustainability initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functions and manage complex regulatory topics effectively.

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Product StewardshipExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Regulatory AffairsEnvironmental ComplianceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Regulatory DocumentationEnvironmental ReportingCompliance GuidanceRegulatory AuditsSustainability ProcessesRegulatory InterpretationProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementComplex Regulatory TopicsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

RACEnvironmental Compliance CertificationSustainability Certification

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsProduct ComplianceCircular EconomySustainability InitiativesMultinational Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage product stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulatory activities
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 Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Sustainability teams on compliant product lifecycle activities
Monitor changes in product stewardship and environmental regulations and assess business impact
Support regulatory audits, inspections, and information requests related to product stewardship and EPR
Develop and maintain regulatory documentation, records, and internal compliance guidance
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for 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
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
English required
Limited travel, primarily domestic with occasional international collaboration
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 environmental or product compliance audits or inspections preferred
Experience driving regulatory or compliance process improvements preferred
RAC, environmental compliance, or sustainability certifications preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Eligibility for the long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 48 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Colorado
Sick time – 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington
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
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support