Sr. Manager, Environmental Compliance (m/f/d)

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
  
• Master's degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  
• Experience and Skills:
  
• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, EHS, or regulatory affairs within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing).
  
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. / EU environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, state agencies) and compliance management systems.
  
• Proven experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance investigations.
  
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions.
  
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or complex operational environments.
  
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability reporting frameworks.
  
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed, global organization.
  
• Prior experience in the medical device or life sciences industry.
  
• Strong change-management and continuous improvement capabilities.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills.
  
• Language: English (required).
  
• Travel: Limited; up to ~20% travel, as needed to support site operations and audits.
  
• Certifications: Professional environmental or EHS certifications (e.g., CHMM, CIH, PE) preferred.

Your Tasks:

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs across assigned sites, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for environmental regulations, permits, and reporting obligations, including air, water, waste, and chemical management requirements.
  
• Partner with site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, and EHS teams to identify environmental risks and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Lead and prepare sites for regulatory inspections and internal audits; manage responses, commitments, and follow-up actions.
  
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with corporate standards.
  
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact; provide proactive guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership.
  
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of environmental professionals; drive a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
• Support sustainability and environmental performance initiatives through data analysis, metrics, and performance reporting.

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