NonStop Consulting
Product Stewardship Team Leader – Transform The Department
Location: Darmstadt
Are you ready to make a real impact within a major organization? Do you have the vision and drive to transform a Product Stewardship team from a single business unit focus to a corporate function that spans multiple regions across EMEA? If this sounds like your kind of challenge, read on!
Our client is a global leader in innovation, dedicated to creating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable. Their work spans diverse industries, supporting everything from cutting-edge research to large-scale manufacturing.
What sets this organization apart is their culture of collaboration and innovation. They thrive on solving complex challenges, working closely with academic partners, and investing in state-of-the-art R&D. No two days are the same here, and every challenge presents an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a difference.
In this exciting role, you’ll take the lead on ensuring regulatory compliance and advancing product stewardship for a wide portfolio of products. You’ll also play a critical part in growing and shaping a talented team, driving the company’s mission and leaving your mark on its future.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Taking ownership of major regulatory filings, including REACH registrations.
- Leading, mentoring, and building product stewardship teams across multiple regions.
- Developing and delivering training to ensure corporate standards for compliance are met.
- Interpreting and applying regulatory intelligence on a global scale.
- Supporting strategic projects and offering expert guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborating with internal teams, including R&D, to develop innovative approaches to hazard reduction.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of chemical compliance programs.
- Inspiring and motivating your team to achieve great results in a collaborative environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- A degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Law, or a related field.
- At least 10 years’ experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, or chemical compliance.
- Strong knowledge of global regulations (e.g., REACH, TSCA) and an understanding of biocide laws, microplastics, and international conventions.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire multi-regional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Solid project management skills and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to travel up to 25% of the time.
Additional Information
This position is pivotal to the expansion of the regulatory function within the organization, with a vision to build a team of 9 direct reports across Europe. It offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-evolving environment, dealing with complex and challenging products that demand innovative solutions.
If you’re excited by the idea of growing your career with a global leader while driving meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV with reference BT.755770.2 in MS Word format to Benjamin Thomson at b(.)thomson(@)nonstopconsulting(.)com
I am a leading Regulatory Affairs recruiter in Europe with a proven track record of placing candidates with top companies in the Chemicals and associated sectors. Even if this role isn’t the perfect match for you, I might have something else that is – so don’t hesitate to reach out!
