Program Manager, Product Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Job Mission / Purpose: The Program Manager, Product Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs (PEC & RA) Global Logistics Operations (GLO) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing global Regulatory Affairs and Product Environmental Compliance programs applicable to Global Logistics activities and distribution networks. This role ensures that GLO Operations—including EU and global distribution centers —are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements related to environmental product compliance, packaging, batteries, and Economic Operator obligations. The Program Manager acts as the primary interface between GLO, Corporate RA/PEC programs, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure timely, consistent, and compliant implementation of regulatory requirements. Key Activities & Responsibilities Leading global RA & PEC programs applicable to Global Logistics, ensuring alignment with Corporate and Divisional regulatory strategies and timelines. Establishing and maintaining program governance, including scope definition, milestones, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive reporting. Coordinating implementation of Product Environmental Compliance (PEC) requirements impacting logistics and distribution activities, including packaging, batteries, and restricted substances. Act as the official correspondent or responsible person to relevant health authorities for GLO sites. Evaluating impact of changing global regulations, including PEC requirements, on the GLO network and communicating impact to leadership. Supporting compliance with applicable regulations such as Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR), Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (BWBR), and related implementing acts. Report on budget actuals and project costs to management for activities supporting regulatory requirements. Training staff on, executing and monitoring registration and listing obligations for GLO sites globally. Supporting health authority and notified body audits as required and responding to health authority queries. Collaborating with Regulatory Affairs function to identify, draft and communicate device shortages to relevant health authorities. Coordinating RA‑related Economic Operator obligations (Importer and Distributor) as they apply to GLO operations, in close collaboration with Corporate RA and Legal. Acting as the primary GLO liaison to Corporate PEC and RA programs to ensure consistent interpretation, deployment, and execution across regions. Partnering with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Sustainability, Operations, and Business stakeholders to drive end‑to‑end regulatory readiness. Ensuring appropriate regulatory documentation, evidence, and records are maintained to support audits, inspections, and market access requirements. Monitoring program performance through defined KPIs and readiness indicators, identifying gaps and driving timely corrective actions. Supporting continuous improvement of regulatory and compliance processes within Global Logistics. Promoting awareness of regulatory and environmental compliance requirements throughout the GLO organization. Education Hon. Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related subject or equivalency is mandatory. Masters degree in Science, Engineering or related subject is preferred. Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) in medical devices is preferred. Experience 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Environmental Compliance, or regulatory program management within a regulated industry (medical devices preferred). Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross‑functional, global programs. Working knowledge of EU environmental, packaging, and battery regulations and their impact on logistics and distribution activities. Experience working within ISO 13485 / MDR / FDA‑regulated quality systems. Experience supporting distribution, logistics, or supply chain activities is preferred. Travel Percentage: 20% Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.