• Job Description

  Req#: R01112724
  3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

  Job Description:

  3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified health technology company with:

  • Proven category leadership
  • Exposure to attractive end-markets
  • Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes
  • Collaborative customer relationships
  • Deep global regulatory experience
  • Operational excellence and strong cash flow
  • Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales

  We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of 2023. For now, we will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the "New Health Care Company”.

  The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

  The EMEA Area Product Stewardship Specialist (m/f/*) will be responsible for leading and maintaining local compliance to product stewardship expectations including product-focused environmental, health, and safety regulations in EMEA. The individual selected for this role is expected to be well versed in product stewardship with demonstrated expertise in product and market expectations and must possess the ability to document and clearly communicate information with internal stakeholders, customers, and local regulators. The ideal candidate will contribute technical expertise to the area of Product Stewardship in support of Health Care Business Group (Spin-Co)’s commercial products portfolio, (which includes medical devices, device components, drugs, articles, and hardgoods including products used in separation and purification of biopharmaceutical agents, drinking water, and food).

  As an EMEA Area Product Stewardship Specialist (m/f/*), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Coordinating and executing compliance activities including, but not limited to developing and maintaining Hazard Communication documents in local language, developing and maintaining product label text, collecting and maintaining Raw Material information and ensuring that management systems and documentation related to Raw Materials remains up-to-date, Dangerous Goods and transportation classifications, local government reporting, product registrations/permits/licenses, etc.
  • Leading the regulatory compliance and Life Cycle management requirements for New Product Introductions by the Healthcare Business Group (HCBG), communicating progress and results to cross-functional business teams and documenting in appropriate management systems.
  • Assuring on-going compliance for all existing HCBG products manufactured, outsourced, sold or imported and documenting compliance in appropriate management systems.
  • Supporting the execution of hardgoods requirements, to ensure product safety and global compliance for Spin-Co hardgoods and electronics products.
  • Handling local customer requests regarding Product Stewardship with support from the business group teams as needed.
  • Assisting the International Product Stewardship team in streamlining global product stewardship processes and leveraging global best practices.
  • Helping monitor international emerging regulations and trends and interpreting their impacts on current 3M products. Will develop knowledge and understanding of international regulatory external activities/regulatory initiatives and legal actions. May engage in advocacy processes.
  • Establish a yearly Country PS Plan for the country company and complete 3M Product Stewardship requirements, in line with corporate guidelines;
  • Coordinate 3M Product Stewardship in line with corporate expectations.

  Your Skills and Expertise

  To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
  • Experience of combined regulatory affairs or product stewardship

  Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline
  • Regulatory affairs, scientific affairs or business experience with Global Regulations
  • Ability to work effectively in cross functional, global teams

  Global / EMEA / Regional Role: This position can be based in any location mentioned in the position.

  Target Job Grade (Range): JG 11 - Please note that the Job Grade is the global 3M Job Grade and this indicates only the target Job Grade of the position which may varies depending on the skills and competencies of the candidate and local compensation guidelines.

  Application Process: Please inform your current supervisor of your application.

  Typically, employees will need to have completed two years in their current role before being able to apply for an internal vacancy. More information in our International Recruitment Standard.

  If you have any questions regarding the content of the position, please contact the Hiring Manager. If you have any questions regarding the recruiting process, please contact the Recruiter.

  (*) At 3M, diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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