Global Chemical Compliance Expert

6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity; Raynham (MA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/yr

Sick time 40-48-56 hrs/yr varies by US

Holiday pay 13 days/yr

Work/personal/family time 40 hrs/yr

Parental Leave 480 hrs/yr

Job summary

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Global Chemical Compliance SME to lead regulatory strategies across EU, US, and other major markets. You will ensure products and processes meet evolving chemical laws, translate requirements into actionable plans, and partner across R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in chemical compliance or related fields, with travel up to 10% and bilingual or multilateral capabilities as an asset. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Product Stewardship, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in product stewardship, chemistry, materials science, chemical compliance, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of global chemical compliance requirements, chemistry, materials science, chemical properties, and environmental product regulations, with hands-on experience applying them.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely outcomes.
• Ability to translate technical and legal information into practical guidance and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global subject-matter expert for chemical compliance requirements, including EU REACH and REACH-like regulations, US TSCA, California Proposition 65, US FIFRA, GHS, PIC, Biocides, RoHS, and other applicable regulations.
• Monitor legislation, policies, and stakeholder expectations; assess applicability and translate business, product, and process impacts into implementation strategies.
• Develop policies, standards, governance, and mitigation plans for restricted substances, product safety, material composition, and other chemical compliance risks.
• Partner cross-functionally to embed requirements into product development, design changes, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, supplier activities, and lifecycle decisions.
• Lead the Chemical Compliance Community of Practice and align business and enterprise experts on positions, best practices, and process improvements.
• Advance materials and chemicals data strategies, compliance tools, data quality, process harmonization, metrics, and program reporting.
• Lead governance reviews and support internal, supplier, third-party, and regulatory audits and assessments.
• Represent DePuy Synthes in relevant trade and industry associations and support global advocacy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Business Writing

Coaching

Compliance Risk

Fact-Based Decision Making

Industry Analysis

Legal Support

Process Improvements

Product Licensing

Public Policies

Regulatory Affairs Management

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Development

Regulatory Environment

Risk Assessments

Strategic Thinking

Technical Credibility

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Global Chemical Compliance SME to lead regulatory strategies across EU, US, and other major markets. You will ensure products and processes meet evolving chemical laws, translate requirements into actionable plans, and partner across R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in chemical compliance or related fields, with travel up to 10% and bilingual or multilateral capabilities as an asset. Hybrid work options apply.