Sphera is looking to hire a Director of Product Management – Product Stewardship to lead the strategy, development, and execution of global product stewardship programs to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards throughout their lifecycle. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and enhancing the company's environmental and social responsibility footprint.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of global chemical and product regulations (e.g., EU REACH, RoHS, TSCA, CLP, etc.).
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) or compliance systems is a plus.
- Strategic and systems thinking.
- Deep regulatory acumen and ability to translate compliance into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive product stewardship strategy aligned with corporate sustainability goals and global compliance requirements.
- Lead initiatives to ensure compliance with product-related regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, WEEE, GHS, PFAS restrictions, etc.).
- Represent Product Stewardship in strategic planning and new product development processes to ensure proactive compliance and design-for-sustainability.
- Oversee product compliance and stewardship across the entire lifecycle—from material sourcing and manufacturing to end-of-life management.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to integrate environmental and safety considerations into product design and portfolio decisions.
- Drive product data management systems for regulatory and sustainability reporting.
- Partner with global regulatory, EHS, legal, and supply chain teams to ensure adherence to applicable standards and to respond to emerging regulatory trends.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in product management, regulatory compliance, product stewardship, or sustainability roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at senior levels.
- Strong analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Collaborative leadership style.
- Passion for sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
