Environmental Product Implementation Lead

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The Position

Position Objective

As a Product Environmental Lead, you will be a key member of our team in China, responsible for ensuring compliance with product environmental regulations to support successful market launch of Roche Diagnostics products. This role requires a blend of product stewardship, an understanding of regulatory affairs, solid experience in EH&S Data Management and strong project management skills. You will navigate the complexities of product localization, new product development, and importation for the Chinese market. This position is a unique opportunity for a professional who is fluent in Chinese and English and has a deep understanding of the local culture and business landscape to make a significant impact on our operations in China. 

Key Responsibilities

• Product Stewardship:

• • Independently manage product stewardship activities within existing guidelines.

  • Contribute to project teams, taking ownership of ongoing activities and goals.

  • Conduct comprehensive product stewardship assessments and support data collection efforts in collaboration with other functions.

  • Support local sourcing inquiries 

  • Support R&D with setting of environmental product requirements

• Environmental Regulatory Compliance/ Implementation:

• • Apply your in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations affecting Roche Diagnostics products to ensure the compliance of all assigned products in the Chinese market.

  • Stay informed about changes and updates to local regulations.

• Process Application and Development & mQMS:

• • Work with and improve upon existing processes tied to the mQMS and the direct organization.

  • Lead process improvements for product stewardship by applying your experience and innovative ideas.

• EH&S Data and Insights Management

• • Validate EH&S and product-related data in alignment with global data standards and local regulatory requirements (e.g. China REACH, GHS, chemical inventory management) to support operations compliance and trade compliance

  • Support execution of EH&S data management processes according to global governance and procedures.

  • Generate and analyze data reports to support compliance monitoring, performance tracking, and management decisions.

  • Support internal and external communication on product compliance and sustainability data.

• General Duties:

• • Develop and conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders.

  • Contribute to team meetings and participate in relevant discussions.

  • Act as a key member of the business team, providing insights and support for our operations in China.

Scenario-Specific Responsibilities

• For Already Launched & Localized Products:

• • Oversee the re-assembly process in Suzhou, ensuring compliance for products made in China.

  • Manage labeling requirements, including China-specific information, and coordinate with the responsible department.

  • Explore and manage local component sourcing options.

  • Support the transfer of reagents and assays

• For Product Updates:

• • Lead change management processes for product environmental regulations..

  • Coordinate with established PCQTs in Europe/US, ensuring they also cover localized products.

  • Handle notifications and support all re-labeling activities.

• For New Product Developments:

• • Support the transfer of new products to China during the D&D process.

  • Contribute to sourcing plans for components, including local sourcing options.

  • Provide support as needed for necessary notifications, registrations, and import license requirements.

• For Imported Products:

• • Be aware of and manage products with different regulatory statuses from the EU/US (e.g., non-IVDs, RUOs).

Required Qualifications

• Education:

• • A minimum of a B.Sc. degree in life sciences, engineering, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Professional Experience:

• • 7 years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years with a Master's degree.

  • Experience in product stewardship for chemical or medical products, research and development (R&D), or engineering.

  • A background that includes a mix of Product Stewardship and Commercial Operations is highly desirable.

• Knowledge and Skills:

• • Must be fully fluent in the Chinese language and culture.

  • Fluent in  English.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • A foundational understanding of the Environmental product regulation landscape.

  • In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in your area of expertise and basic knowledge of related fields.

  • Stakeholder Management: Ability to use knowledge of your function and key stakeholders to build effective relationships and communicate needs clearly.

Who we are

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