EPR & Materials Compliance Manager (f/m/d)

Danaher; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Germany is searching for an EPR & Materials Compliance Manager. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with EPR regulations and managing sustainable material solutions. The candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience with compliance requirements. Fluency in English and German is necessary for collaboration across departments. This position is based in Mannheim or Wetzlar and offers competitive benefits.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefit programs

Paid time off

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience with European and international compliance requirements.
• Ability to transform regulatory requirements into efficient processes.
• Fluent in English and German for effective collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Ensure compliance with EPR regulations across the EU.
• Drive sustainable product stewardship and regulatory excellence.
• Build partnerships with external service providers.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of EPR / Material regulations

Data Management & Analysis

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

Master Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives and we are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You will thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter, and by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI‑based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

As EPR & Materials Compliance Manager (f/m/d) you ensure compliance with EPR regulations across the EU and take a leading role in shaping material compliance at Leica Microsystems. With your expertise and initiative you help drive sustainable product stewardship and regulatory excellence in a dynamic, international environment. You take ownership of timely and accurate reporting, drive cross‑functional initiatives, and build strong partnerships with external service providers. With your structured mindset and proactive approach you transform regulatory requirements into efficient, future‑ready processes, helping Leica Microsystems meet its legal obligations while actively contributing to our sustainability ambitions. This position reports to the Manager Product Compliance and is an integral part of the Product Compliance at Leica Microsystems contributing to the implementation of global regulatory standards and sustainable compliance practices.

This is an on‑site position based in either Mannheim or Wetzlar.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensuring EPR compliance (WEEE, VerpackG, BattG) for Leica Microsystems, including registration and reporting in relevant markets.
• Responsibility for action plans and coordination of cross‑functional activities (e.g. workshops, Kaizens, daily management).
• Guiding departments in implementing sustainable material solutions in line with material compliance (MC) requirements and the company’s environmental objectives.
• Supporting data owners in implementing new reporting requirements.
• Monitoring progress toward compliance objectives and reporting on factors that pose risks and create gaps.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Master Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Knowledge of EPR / Material regulations.
• Proven experience with European and international compliance requirements and their practical implementation (e.g. EPR, MC).
• Data Management & Analysis – experience in handling compliance‑related data for structured data tracking and reporting (e.g. SAP, Excel).
• Analytical thinking and structured working style.
• Strong communication and coordination skills – effective collaboration with internal departments as well as external service providers and authorities.
• Business fluent English and German – communication with stakeholders across functions and international teams to ensure clear, effective collaboration.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 20%.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with external service providers or producer responsibility organizations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the life sciences or medical device industry.

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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