Manager, Prod Stwdshp SME Mat & Chem

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Warsaw, IN

18h • $117,000 - $201,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Product Stewardship SME – Materials & Chemicals provides subject‑matter expertise to ensure regulatory compliance and safe use of materials and chemicals across the product lifecycle. This role supports global product stewardship activities by interpreting and applying chemical, material, and environmental regulations, enabling compliant product development, manufacturing, and commercialization. The position plays a critical role in managing regulatory risk, supporting sustainability objectives, and partnering cross‑functionally to ensure continued market access for DePuy Synthes products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (required).
• Typically 6-8 years of progressive experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, materials compliance, or chemical compliance within a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of chemical and material regulatory requirements and product stewardship principles.
• Experience interpreting regulations and applying requirements to products and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze complex material and chemical data and communicate impacts clearly to stakeholders.
• English required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a scientific or regulatory field (preferred).
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with global chemical regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits or inspections related to materials or chemical compliance.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated experience driving product stewardship or compliance process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a cross‑functional environment.
• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or relevant chemical/compliance certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for product stewardship related to materials and chemicals, supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Interpret and apply global, regional, and local chemical and material regulations (e.g., substance restrictions, disclosure requirements) to products and processes.
• Provide regulatory and technical guidance on material composition, chemical compliance, and product safety assessments.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to support product lifecycle decisions.
• Support regulatory submissions, responses, and documentation related to materials and chemical compliance.
• Monitor evolving chemical and material regulations and assess potential business and product impacts.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance assessments related to product stewardship.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product stewardship processes, data quality, and compliance governance.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager