Global Product Sustainability Specialist

Werfen; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global medical device company in Madrid is seeking a Global Product Sustainability Specialist to evaluate and implement sustainability regulations. This role involves overseeing global compliance initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing product performance while ensuring environmental stewardship. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and at least 5 years of experience in sustainability and compliance, preferably in the medical field. Fluency in business English is required.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in sustainability, product stewardship, or environmental sustainability.
• Experience in medical devices, MedTech, or regulated industry preferred.
• Native or high level of business English required.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and implement product sustainability regulations.
• Oversee global sustainability compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sustainability.

Conocimientos

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Program management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Herramientas

Regulatory software tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Global Product Sustainability Specialist is responsible for evaluating and implementing product sustainability regulations and requirements, as well as developing, executing, and overseeing global programs that promote product sustainability and stewardship across all technology centers and relevant sites.

This position oversees the comprehensive planning, implementation, and reporting of global sustainability compliance initiatives, ensuring consistency with both internal business goals and external regulatory standards. The role requires advanced knowledge in product sustainability regulations, product stewardship principles, sustainability tools and database systems, as well as knowledge in sustainability frameworks.

The position needs a strong focus on compliance, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in the medical device and diagnostics industry. This position will report to the Global Product Sustainability Sr. Manager under the corporate sustainability leadership.

Key Accountabilities

Regulatory Compliance & Stewardship

Ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH, SVHC, SCIP, POPs, PFAS, TSCA, EU Green Deal, PPWR, ESPR, BAT, WFD, EPR...).

Lead efforts in documentation, hazardous substance tracking, and regulatory reporting using digital tools and data systems.

Advise on substance content requests from customers, authorities, and regulatory agencies.

Support R&D and procurement in selecting safer, environmentally friendly materials and components.

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Serve as subject matter expert on product stewardship, providing training and guidance to internal teams.

Apply systems engineering and materials science principles to optimize product performance, safety, and sustainability.

Identify and deliver project opportunities in new product development, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance.

Program Leadership & Strategy

Lead the deployment of sustainability tool / system and compliance databases across all TCs at Werfen. Partner with IT, R&D, Operations and other stakeholder teams for the successful implementation of the tools.

Lead multi-year global programs to embed sustainability and stewardship across the product lifecycle (from design to end-of-life).

Develop and execute global strategies for chemical, material, and instrument compliance, including hazardous substance management, eco-design, and circular economy practices.

Collaborate with global sustainability teams, technology centers, and cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, QA / RA, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT) to integrate sustainability into product development and lifecycle management.

Define and maintain program governance structures, KPIs, and detailed roadmaps aligned with business priorities.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration across global sites.

Initiate and maintain relationships with external consultants and resources as required.

Reporting & Communication

Develop and deliver periodic program reports and dashboards to track progress, risks, and milestones.

Prepare and present regular updates to senior leadership and executive sponsors, driving decision‑making and transparency.

Networking / Key relationships

Global sustainability teams

Technology centers

Cross‑functional stakeholders (R&D, QA / RA, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT)

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical), Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience : Minimum 5 years in sustainability & product stewardship, chemicals compliance, or environmental sustainability, program / project management, preferably in medical devices, MedTech, Pharma or regulated industry.
• Language : Native or high level of business English required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in sustainability, environmental management, or MBA.
• Experience with digital product compliance, digital product passports, and sustainability tools.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, CSRD).

Skills & Capabilities :

• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and sustainability principles (life cycle assessment, eco‑design, carbon footprint, circular economy).
• Proficiency in program management and regulatory software tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional coordination.
• Self‑motivated, problem‑solving, and hands‑on approach.

Travel requirements :

• International travel required (

Individual Contributor Core Competencies :

Managing Work

Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Emotional Intelligence Essentials

Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.

Building Partnerships

Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups, including cross‑functional groups, to achieve results.

Decision Making

Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.