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

Danaher - Global; Wetzlar; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global technology company is seeking an EPR & Materials Compliance Manager. This role involves ensuring compliance with EPR regulations across the EU and managing sustainable material compliance at Leica Microsystems. You'll coordinate cross-functional initiatives, transform regulatory requirements into efficient processes, and engage with both internal teams and external service providers. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree and experience in compliance regulations. This position is based on-site in Wetzlar, Germany and requires fluent English and German communication skills.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in relevant fields essential for compliance management.
• Experience with European and international compliance requirements is vital.
• Fluent in English and German for communication with stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Ensure EPR compliance (WEEE, VerpackG, BattG) for Leica Microsystems.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and workshops to meet compliance.
• Monitor compliance objectives and report on risks and gaps.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of EPR / Material regulations

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Data Management & Analysis

Ausbildung

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Bring more to life.

Position

EPR & Materials Compliance Manager (f/m/d) – On‑site, Mannheim or Wetzlar.

Overview

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’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. 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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything 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. Your expertise and initiative 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 team at Leica Microsystems contributing to the implementation of global regulatory standards and sustainable compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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: Experienced in handling compliance‑related data for structured data tracking and reporting (e.g. SAP, Excel, etc.).
• 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 skills.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel 20 %.

Preferred Experience

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

Benefits

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. Benefits information is available on the Danaher benefits site.

Get More Insight

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”.

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.