Job Overview
Location
Remote - Poland
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
April 2, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Product Steward ensures that VWR International’s products are developed, manufactured, marketed, and distributed in full compliance with global chemical, environmental, health, and safety regulations, serving as a critical safeguard for regulatory adherence and business continuity across the product lifecycle.
- • This role directly supports R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams by interpreting complex regulations, managing compliance data in SAP Product Compliance, and enabling safe, lawful global product distribution.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing and interpreting global chemical regulations such as REACH, CLP/GHS, TSCA, WHMIS, RoHS, Prop 65, and food contact rules to determine applicability and compliance obligations for products.
- • The Product Steward maintains and updates regulatory content, safety data, and classifications within SAP Product Compliance modules, ensuring accurate substance- and material-level regulatory checks and automated workflows.
- • They oversee the generation, review, and updating of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, and compliance declarations, aligning documentation with current GHS frameworks and regional requirements.
- • Collaboration with IT and master data teams is ongoing to optimize SAP Product Compliance system use, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements that improve data quality and process efficiency.
- • The role involves providing regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams during new product introductions, formulation changes, and market expansions, acting as a subject-matter expert on chemical compliance.
- • The Product Steward tracks evolving global regulations, assesses their impact on product portfolios, and helps maintain internal processes, work instructions, and best practices for product stewardship.
- • They support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer inquiries related to product compliance, ensuring readiness and transparency in all regulatory engagements.
- • VWR International, part of Avantor, is a global leader in mission-critical products and services for advanced technologies and applied materials, serving customers in life sciences, healthcare, and high-tech industries.
- • The company fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence, where employees are empowered to contribute to life-changing scientific advancements through rigorous compliance and quality stewardship.
- • In this role, the individual will deepen expertise in global chemical regulations, gain advanced proficiency in SAP Product Compliance, and develop influence as a trusted advisor across R&D, quality, and commercial functions.
- • The Product Steward will have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in compliance processes, enhance data integrity, and contribute to sustainable, compliant product innovation that supports global market access and customer trust.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- • 3–7+ years of experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, or chemical compliance, ideally within manufacturing, life sciences, distribution, or specialty chemicals.
- • Hands-on experience with SAP Product Compliance is required (including modules such as PC—Basic, Dangerous Goods, Safety Data Sheet Management, Marketability, Environmental Compliance, or Global Label Management).
- • Strong understanding of global chemical regulations and product compliance frameworks (e.g., REACH, GHS/CLP, TSCA, K-REACH, food contact, etc.).
- • Proficiency with SAP systems (particularly SAP Product Compliance) and Excel; experience with additional regulatory tools/databases is a plus.
- • Demonstrated skills in innovation, customer centricity, accountability, respect, and excellence as defined by Avantor’s behavioral competencies.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work remotely from Poland with a global leader in life sciences and advanced technologies.
- • Access to Avantor’s commitment to career growth through learning experiences, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- • Contribution to meaningful work that advances life-changing science and improves patient outcomes worldwide.
- • Engagement with cross-functional global teams in a culture that values transparency, integrity, and collaborative problem-solving.
- • Professional development in high-demand regulatory and compliance expertise with exposure to cutting-edge SAP Product Compliance systems.
Skills & Technologies
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Remote
Degree Required
About VWR International, LLC
VWR International supplies laboratory chemicals, consumables, equipment, and services to research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, and educational customers worldwide. Founded in 1852, the company offers over a million products from global brands and private labels, supported by inventory management, e-commerce, and technical support programs. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, VWR operates distribution centers and sales offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling tailored supply-chain solutions for laboratories and production facilities.
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