Environmental Materials and EPR Program Compliance Manager

Johnson Johnson; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting an Environmental Materials and EPR Program Compliance Manager to lead worldwide Product Stewardship compliance for electrical and electronic equipment, e-waste, batteries, packaging, plastics, environmental reporting, and EPR take-back schemes.

You will translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions and collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Packaging, Sustainability, Government Affairs & Policy, Commercial, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global SME for materials compliance and EPR requirements.
• Interpret emerging global requirements and translate findings into actionable business plans.
• Maintain regulatory trackers, dashboards, metrics, inventories, and leadership updates.
• Identify data gaps and lead the collection, validation, governance, reporting, and retention of materials and EPR data.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Environmental compliance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Depuy Synthes is recruiting an Environmental Materials and EPR Program located in Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-074963
• St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-099784
• Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: R-099908

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting an Environmental Materials and EPR Program Compliance Manager to lead global Product Stewardship compliance for electrical and electronic equipment, e-waste, batteries, packaging, plastics, environmental reporting, fees, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) take-back schemes. This role translates regulatory requirements into practical business solutions and partners with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Packaging, Sustainability, Government Affairs & Policy, Commercial, and Legal.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Education

• 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 w