Product Steward

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Avantor is looking for Product Steward who can Implement tactical and operational product compliance goals to ensure the company’s products meet regulatory standards and compliance certifications are obtained and maintained.

Leads product design reviews, identifies and interprets applicable regulatory standards and requirements, and provides guidance and training to prevent compliance issues from the initial product design throughout production and delivery of the final product.

Drives product labeling accuracy and consistency by standardizing compliance-related labeling (e.g., warnings, certifications, language requirements) across all product lines.

Implements new or updated compliance standards into product development workflows and design controls.

Tracks key metrics such as audit findings, document closure rates, submission timelines, and regulatory response times to identify areas for improvement.

Ensure suppliers comply with domestic and international requirements. Communicate with internal and external parties, including suppliers and regulatory bodies, to provide information and support, requiring explanation and engagement.

The Product Steward is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s products are developed, manufactured, marketed, and distributed in compliance with applicable global chemical, environmental, health, and safety regulations.

This role serves as a key partner to R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to assess product-related regulatory requirements and proactively manage risks across the product lifecycle.

The Product Steward will leverage SAP Product Compliance to maintain accurate product regulatory data, classifications, and documentation and to enable compliant sales and distribution globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Assess and interpret global chemical and product regulations (e.g., REACH, CLP/GHS, TSCA, WHMIS, RoHS, Prop 65, food contact, etc.) to determine applicability and compliance obligations.
• Support product risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and compliance reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure accurate chemical classifications, composition data, and regulatory attributes within SAP Product Compliance.

SAP Product Compliance & Data Management

• Maintain and update regulatory content, safety data, and classifications within SAP Product Compliance modules.
• Manage substance- and material-level regulatory checks, compliance rulesets, and automated product compliance workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and master data teams to optimize system use, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.

Documentation & Labelling

• Oversee generation and review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and compliance declarations.
• Coordinate updates to documents based on regulatory changes, product changes, or new market requirements.
• Ensure documentation is aligned with current GHS frameworks and regional requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide regulatory and product stewardship guidance to R&D, sourcing, quality, commercial, and operations teams.
• Support new product introductions, product changes, and market expansions through timely compliance assessments.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on chemical and product regulations, contributing to training and internal capability building.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track evolving global regulations and assess potential impact on product portfolios.
• Help maintain internal processes, work instructions, and best practices for product stewardship and compliance.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer inquiries related to product compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, or chemical compliance, ideally within manufacturing, life sciences, distribution, or specialty chemicals.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Product Compliance is required (e.g., PC—Basic, Dangerous Goods, Safety Data Sheet Management, Marketability, Environmental Compliance, Global Label Management).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of global chemical regulations and product compliance frameworks (e.g., REACH, GHS/CLP, TSCA, K-REACH, food contact, etc.).
• Ability to analyze product composition and regulatory data to determine compliance status.
• Familiarity with SDS authoring, hazard classification, and chemical labeling requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP systems (particularly SAP Product Compliance) and Excel; experience with additional regulatory tools/databases is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Innovation: Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset; proactively identifies opportunities to enhance product compliance processes, data quality, and system performance (including SAP Product Compliance capabilities).
• Customer Centricity: Partners effectively with internal and external customers by providing clear, timely compliance guidance and high-quality documentation; anticipates stakeholder needs and ensures product stewardship supports business growth and customer trust.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for the accuracy and completeness of product regulatory data, documentation, and system records; reliably meets deadlines and follows through on commitments in a fast-paced environment.
• Respect: Builds strong working relationships across global teams; communicates with transparency and integrity; collaborates in a way that values diverse expertise, perspectives, and cultural differences.
• Excellence: Applies analytical rigor and attention to detail in evaluating regulatory requirements and product data; strives for high standards in work quality and continuously seeks to elevate product stewardship practices.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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