Product Compliance Specialist

Peli BioThermal; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension with a competitive match

26 days paid holidays plus public holidays

Company bonus scheme

Life assurance policy, 4× salary

Free on-site parking

Global mental wellness program

Quarterly employee celebration days

Job summary

A packaging solutions company in Leighton Buzzard seeks a Product Compliance Specialist responsible for ensuring compliance with international regulations for temperature-controlled packaging. The role involves collaboration with various teams, database management for compliance documentation, and monitoring regulations. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry or a related field and a strong understanding of chemical regulations. The company offers competitive benefits including paid holidays, a bonus scheme, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations.
• Experience in developing compliance tools and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret packaging regulations to ensure compliance.
• Create and manage compliance database for packaging materials.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Sustainability teams.
• Support audits and inspections related to compliance.

Skills

Understanding of chemical and packaging regulations

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science, or Regulatory Affairs

Tools

SAP

Job description

Product Compliance Specialist – Peli BioThermal

Location: Leighton Buzzard, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

This role focuses on ensuring Peli BioThermal's packaging products and operations meet all applicable international regulatory and environmental standards, particularly for temperature‑controlled packaging used in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, and healthcare sectors. The specialist will partner closely with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Sustainability teams to maintain packaging compliance, sustainability, and safety throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret packaging‑related regulations and ensure packaging materials comply with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., REACH, CLP, California Proposition 65, TSCA, EU 2019/1021 Organic Pollutants, PFAS, MCCP, GHS).
• Create, maintain and manage compliance database and documentation for packaging materials and suppliers.
• Ensure packaging materials and labeling comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations across all markets.
• Partner with Product Development and Design to ensure new packaging concepts meet regulatory and sustainability requirements.
• Work with suppliers to obtain, review, and validate compliance data and test reports.
• Collaborate with Sustainability teams to align packaging compliance with corporate environmental goals.
• Coordinate packaging material testing for chemical composition, recyclability, and performance standards.
• Assist in developing SOPs and best practices for product regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and submit documentation, declarations of conformity, SDS and compliance statements for customers and regulatory bodies (e.g., EPR declarations, EUDR).
• Monitor emerging environmental regulations and industry trends; communicate impacts and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support with the interpretation of environmental regulations related to Peli BioThermal locations and operations in support of ISO14001 maintenance.
• Support certification and documentation processes (e.g., RoHS, FSC, recycled content, composability certifications).
• Conduct regulatory and environmental risk assessments.
• Develop internal training and guidance materials for compliance best practices.
• Support audits and inspections related to packaging and environmental compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager and follow company policies and safety guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Packaging Science, or Regulatory Affairs.
• Solid understanding of chemical and packaging regulations.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience developing tools, dashboards and databases to allow other departments to confirm compliance for specific materials/suppliers.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension with a competitive match.
• 26 days paid holidays per year plus public holidays.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Life assurance policy, 4× salary.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit provided to all employees.
• Global mental wellness program.
• Quarterly employee celebration days.
• Peer‑to‑peer recognition program.
• Service recognition program.
• Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.

About Peli BioThermal

Peli BioThermal is a global leader in the design and manufacture of single‑use and reusable temperature‑controlled packaging solutions for the highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical trials industries. We offer employees the opportunity to flourish and excel in a high‑growth, fast‑paced, creative, and exciting environment.

What Happens Next?

If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to a first‑stage screening interview with one of our local HR partners.