Environmental Materials and EPR Program Compliance Manager

J&J Family of Companies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Depuy Synthes in Leeds seeks an Environmental Materials and EPR Program lead to own global materials compliance and EPR initiatives. You will drive regulatory programs, develop governance, and coordinate with regional partners to ensure timely registrations and reporting.

The role requires 6–8 years of experience in regulatory affairs or environmental compliance, with strong communication and project management skills in a global context.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in product stewardship, environmental compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Strong knowledge of global materials compliance and EPR requirements with program implementation experience.
• Ability to interpret regulations, assess impact and translate into executable plans.
• Experience with regulatory data, reporting, dashboards, and documentation.
• Strong project and program management, governance, metrics and action tracking.
• Independent worker with sound judgment and detail orientation.
• Strong influencing, facilitation, collaboration, writing and presentation skills in a global matrixed org.
• English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global SME for materials compliance and EPR requirements.
• Monitor emerging global requirements and translate findings into actionable plans.
• Maintain regulatory trackers, dashboards, metrics, inventories, and leadership updates.
• Coordinate with regional affiliates to complete registrations, reports and fees on time.
• Lead Materials and EPR Communities of Practice and training.
• Partner with Government Affairs, trade associations and industry groups.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support audits, inspections, information requests and due diligences.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Metrics

Action tracking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Regulatory data systems

Dashboards

Technology-enabled compliance

Job description

Depuy Synthes is recruiting an Environmental Materials and EPR Program located in Leeds, UK.

• Serve as the global SME for materials compliance and EPR requirements, including but not limited to EEE, WEEE, e-waste, batteries, packaging, plastics, reporting, registrations, fees, and take-back schemes.
• Monitor and interpret emerging global requirements; lead impact assessments and translate findings into actionable business plans and clear stakeholder guidance.
• Maintain regulatory trackers, compliance dashboards, metrics, inventories, and leadership updates.
• Identify data gaps and lead the collection, validation, governance, reporting, and retention of materials and EPR data, including improvements to supporting technology.
• Coordinate with regional affiliates and business partners to complete registrations, reports, fees, and other compliance obligations on time.
• Lead Materials and EPR Communities of Practice, training, action tracking, and representation in enterprise or industry working groups.
• Partner with Government Affairs & Policy, trade associations, and industry groups on advocacy and company positions.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
• Support audits, inspections, assessments, information requests, corrective actions, customer inquiries, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
• Provide practical SME support and drive continuous improvement across compliance processes.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Data Science, or a related discipline is required.

Advanced degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in Product Stewardship, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of global materials compliance and EPR requirements, with experience implementing regulatory programs in industry.
• Ability to interpret emerging regulations, assess business impact, and translate technical requirements into executable plans and clear communications.
• Experience with regulatory data, reporting, dashboards, documentation, and technology-enabled compliance solutions.
• Strong project and program management skills, including governance, metrics, and action tracking.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage priorities, solve problems, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong influencing, facilitation, collaboration, writing, and presentation skills in a global matrixed organization.
• English proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with advocacy, trade associations, audits, inspections, compliance assessments, or corrective actions.
• Familiarity with sustainability, circular economy, and environmental reporting.
• Experience supporting global portfolios, acquisitions, or divestitures.

Other

• Travel: Up to 10%, including occasional international collaboration.
• Certifications: RAC, environmental compliance, or sustainability certification preferred., Business Writing, Compliance Risk, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Leadership, Legal Support, Operations Management, Policy Development, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Strategic Thinking, Team Management

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