Global Regulatory Engagement Leader

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company in Maplewood, MN seeks a Global Regulatory Engagement Leader to steer global regulatory activities for PPE and occupational health standards. You will lead a high‑performing team, shape regulatory roadmaps, and partner with PSD cross‑functional teams to influence policy and standards worldwide.

Responsibilities include representing 3M to regulatory bodies, translating complex rules into business guidance, and driving growth through regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Ten years of experience in regulatory affairs, standards development or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory engagement activities across PPE/OHS standards.
• Develop regulatory roadmaps with cross functional teams.
• Represent 3M with regulatory agencies and standards bodies.
• Drive growth by aligning regulatory strategy with business goals.
• Translate complex regulatory updates into actionable guidance.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Standards development

Policy engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

Global Regulatory Engagement Leader

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Global Regulatory Engagement Leader in 3M’s Personal Safety Division (PSD), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by leading global regulatory engagement activities that shape occupational health and safety regulations, advance personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, and strengthen 3M’s engagement with regulatory agencies, standards organizations, trade associations, and policy stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of regulatory specialists
• Leading PSD’s global regulatory engagement strategy for occupational health and safety regulations, policy, and PPE performance standards.
• Partnering with PSD cross functional teams to identify, prioritize, and develop regulatory roadmaps for current and emerging regulations, standards, and policy developments.
• Representing 3M with PPE agencies, standards development organizations, trade associations, and other key regulatory and policy stakeholders.
• Strengthening 3M’s visibility and credibility as a trusted technical resource in the OHS and PPE standards and regulatory community.
• Collaborating with government affairs and business teams to drive growth priorities.
• Communicating emerging regulatory, standards, and policy developments to relevant stakeholders and translating potential implications into actionable business guidance.
• Partnering with marketing, sales, application engineering, and technical teams to promote awareness of OHS/PPE standards, regulations, and policy trends.
• Provide support for 3M’s PPE anti-fraud and anti-counterfeit initiatives.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of experience in regulatory affairs, standards development, policy engagement, certification and conformance, product stewardship, or a related technical role in a private, public, government, or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, public policy, regulatory affairs, or another scientific or technical discipline
• Experience with personal protective equipment (PPE), PPE-related occupational health and safety regulations, and performance standards
• Experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies, standards development organizations, industry associations, policymakers, or government affairs stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex technical, regulatory, or policy information into clear guidance for diverse audiences
• Strong communication, influencing, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies, and global teams
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive projects to completion
• Experience helping global teams navigate change

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life — both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 – $270,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.