Vice President of Product Stewardship

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Product Stewardship is responsible for spearheading the establishment, development, and execution of the Product Stewardship program. This role requires providing strategic vision and leadership, establishing clear governance frameworks, and defining roles and responsibilities along with operational routines.

Act as the primary reference for Product Stewardship across the organization as needed.

Oversee, evaluate, and disseminate global chemical management regulations that influence the Imerys product range. Drive the implementation of regulatory requirements that are applicable across various Imerys Business Areas.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulatory Monitoring: Maintain awareness and communication regarding current and emerging chemical management regulations, along with their implementation procedures and data requirements that affect Imerys products globally.
• Compliance Management: Ensure that the Imerys Product Stewardship organization comprehends and meets its compliance obligations concerning chemical management regulations that are relevant across the company's Business Areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure effective governance of product stewardship through the Product Stewardship Governance Committee.
• Develop and maintain an updated registry of all significant chemical management regulations that may impact the Imerys product portfolio across various geographies and applications.
• Proactively monitor and assess the implications of global chemical management regulations, communicating potential impacts to key internal stakeholders (Product Managers, BA SVPs, S&T Leaders, Commercial Leaders) well ahead of their enforcement.
• Provide regular updates on emerging regulations to the Product Stewardship community.
• Guide Product Stewardship Directors and Managers in formulating and executing regulatory strategies that support their Business Area activities, manage risks, and promote business continuity and growth.
• Coordinate global chemical compliance activities (registrations, notifications, exemptions) for both new and existing substances in collaboration with local Product Stewardship Directors and their teams.
• Serve as the organization’s global authority on chemical management regulations with broad implications, such as EU REACH and other emerging REACH-like regulations (Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, etc.).
• Lead or assist in key Product Stewardship functional excellence projects aimed at promoting best practices throughout the organization by leveraging effective processes, systems, policies, and tools.
• Support the Global Product Stewardship Director and regional Product Stewardship Directors with resource allocation and budget planning to manage the implementation of regulations at both the Business Area and corporate levels.
• Engage in external industry association Technical Boards, Working Groups, and Committees as appropriate to leverage skills, knowledge, and experience for the benefit of the industry and Imerys.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Degree, Masters, or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in a pertinent technical field.
• Background in Toxicology/Regulatory Compliance, R&D Chemistry, or Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Competencies

• Experienced technical professional with extensive product stewardship and/or regulatory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical management regulations affecting global markets.
• Familiarity with systems and tools that facilitate product regulatory compliance.
• Proven management, leadership, and coordination capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective internal and external engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results with urgency in a dynamic environment.
• Robust problem-solving skills and adaptability in rapidly changing situations.
• Comprehensive understanding of Imerys products and markets, along with sound business acumen.

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