Full-Time Senior Regulatory Expert

• Be a trusted and known subject matter expert internally and externally, demonstrating depth and breadth of knowledge in several areas of product sustainability and regulatory compliance: Specific attention to regulatory and industry objectives for product regulatory programs (e.g., environmental compliance, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), global PFAS regulations, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65, TSCA, other materials compliance, LCA, Environmental Product Declarations, sustainable product initiatives, etc.)
• Keep abreast of regulatory, sustainability and industry-led developments and identify trends through ongoing monitoring and research of global standards and regulations as well as industry group engagement;
• Influence regulatory and sustainability industry progress and Assent’s opportunities through proactive and ongoing trade association engagement, participation in working groups, relationship-building, developing/updating standards, and supporting events as a thought leader;
• Engage with the Product Management team to identify opportunities for Assent to develop impactful new products and software solutions by articulating regulatory compliance and sustainability market, customer and industry perspectives and building the business case in alignment with team and Assent goals;
• Be a leading voice in the ongoing evolution of Assent’s solution including driving the establishment of market best practices and recommendations for the adoption of best practices that complement and enhance the Assent SaaS Platform, and provide full cycle support from design to delivery;
• Provide ongoing expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders (either direct engagement or through Sales or Customer Success teams) including prospective customers to inform and support compliance efforts and goals related to both regulatory compliance and sustainability, skillfully distilling highly complex information to support meaningful dialogue across diverse audiences;
• Demonstrate thought leadership and support Assent’s brand recognition as a trusted advisor by collaborating with marketing teams to produce external facing materials such as blog posts, white papers, webinars and sales enablement in addition to events hosted by third parties including conferences and industry group engagements;
• Support training programs and educational initiatives related to regulatory compliance, ESG and responsible sourcing topics

• 12+ years of practical experience related to product regulatory compliance, product stewardship or sustainability, design for compliance, materials/substances compliance, chemistry, circular economy, product stewardship, LCA or similar OR practical experience managing aspects of compliance in a large manufacturing enterprise, and/or advisory roles related to risk consulting, trade association policy, or similar;
• Relevant post-secondary degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Environmental Law, Design for Environment, or similar relevant field;
• Understanding of manufacturing practices with experience in product design, certification and compliance, procurement, or other product or supply chain management roles is desirable;
• Prior background as a consultant or in an advisory capacity that has been responsible for revenue generation is considered beneficial;
• Strong knowledge of compliance software solutions (e.g. Assent, Source Intelligence, IntegrityNext, SAP, SAP EHS, Sphera, iPoint, Greensoft, BOMcheck, CDX, IMDS, etc) is desirable;
• Competency in Product Design Standards (e.g. IEC, IPC, ISO, etc) and industry-specific requirements;
• Experience managing strategic regulatory programs in a multinational organization that produces durable professional goods;
• Strong research, critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to intake, process, and interpret large quantities of complex information, including legal text, identify relevant business impact, and summarize important information for non-compliance stakeholders;
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to create content and adjust messaging to adapt communication to varied audiences, supporting Sales, Marketing, and Product engagements;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is essential
• Strategic and business-minded - strong business acumen and understanding of Assent goals and value proposition, able to align efforts and priorities to broader team and organizational goals;
• Superb collaboration and influencing skills - able to establish strong cross-functional relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders both internal and external, inspiring trust and driving alignment; Trusted, reputable and credible subject matter expert and advisor, internally and externally;
• Highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and drive results.

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