Sustainability Compliance Manager- EMEA
Sustainability Compliance Manager- EMEA
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Job Description
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining liveswhere your purpose accelerates our mission.
Are you looking to work alongside dynamic and hard-working individuals who are dedicated to saving and sustaining lives Our team values speed simplicity courage and collaboration in all aspects of our work. Then we would love to hear from you!
We are currently searching for a Sustainability Compliance Manager based in Madrid or Valencia (hybrid role) to support the EMEA team.
This role will manage Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability compliance needs covering the areas of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and product sustainability and will support internal and external collaborators to understand the requirements in detail and strategic direction of regulations.
What you will be doing
- Data and Compliance Reporting Management:
- Coordinate product and packaging data collection for EPR compliance on Packaging WEEE Batteries and other initiatives.
- Oversee the reporting activities associated with the above across all countries where a requirement exists.
- Support external country/cluster level ERP audits and inspection visits. Work with site country leads or product owners until findings are closed out.
- Support the requirements associated with ERP through business acquisitions mergers and spin-offs.
- Integrate product stewardship and ERP governance into EHSS and ensure clear processes for impacted functions.
- Ensure relevant information on ERP is made available to customers in line with all relevant EMEA and local laws.
- Compliance tracking assessment and governance:
- Work with EHS Legal and Market Access to identify monitor and track new relevant legislation globally and participate in impact assessment with relevant functions.
- Work with EHSS Chemical Governance staff where there is crossover between chemical and EPR legislation.
- Participate in all relevant Medtech Europe Groups covering forthcoming EPR Packaging Circular Economy and EcoDesign legislation.
- Collaborate with other CEHSS team members and other business functions as needed to ensure the impacts of EPR compliance are understood and coordinated into suitable governance mechanisms.
- Ensure EPR requirements are included in CEHSS audits establishing a system of checks around internal compliance with requirements.
- Goal Setting and Continuous Improvement:
- Help develop product and packaging goals that drive continuous improvement e.g. packaging material guidelines for R&D manufacturing and transport and logistics functions.
- Monitor standard methodologies in circular economy packaging take-back and other EPR programmes to ensure Baxter continues to meet customer and regulatory expectations in this space.
- Conduct training for internal staff as needed.
What you will bring
- Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science Environmental Management Environmental Engineering Chemistry or other area related to Environment Health and Safety or Sustainability.
- Experience (5 yrs) in Sustainability/ Corporate Responsibility.
- Experience within medical devices or pharma industry is preferable but food and drink /electronics or other sectors impacted by EPR also considered.
- Knowledge of EU policy and legislation in the environmental and product stewardship areas and an understanding of the EU decision making processes is desirable.
- Proficient in written and spoken English skills and local language as needed.
- Be comfortable working with EU legislation and external organizations.
- Be able to interpret of complex technical information and communicate with a broad range of collaborators and drive compliance through influence.
- Willing to undertake up to 10-20% regional travel and occasional global travel.
Why do you want to work at Baxter
- Competitive total compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- High importance placed on work life balance (Family Responsible Certificate EFR)
- Flexible benefits (childcare vouchers employee discounts etc.)
- Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce Baxter Spain holds the DIE certificate Equality in the Workplace that is awarded by the Ministry of Health Social Services and Equality since 2016. You can read more about our values at
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and is therefore firmly committed towards making employment opportunities available to all qualified applicants without regard to gender race age disability colour nationality ethnic or national origin marital status sexual orientation responsibility for dependents religion or trade union membership.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
