Product Safety and Compliance Sr. Manager - New Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product compliance including chemical compliance, with all relevant regulatory guidelines, such as those from US, EU, Japan, ASEAN, Korea, China MERCOSUR etc. for manufactured goods in consumer product space.
• Continuously monitor product safety data, post-market surveillance, to identify potential safety signals.
• Analyze safety data using statistical methods and data analysis tools to evaluate potential risks and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement risk management plans to mitigate potential safety risks, including labeling updates and risk communication strategies in Asian Countries.
• Contribute to signal detection, evaluation, and management activities, including preparing and presenting safety assessments to stakeholders.
• Oversee, prepare and review safety and compliance-related documents, including test reports, risk management plans to support regulatory registrations of YETI products as needed.
• Build relationships with stakeholders internationally to drive alignment.
• Work closely with Product Development, Quality, Packaging, Legal and other teams to ensure product safety of YETI products.
• Define and document compliance requirements that enable global market access.
• Manage complex business risks across varying regulatory environments and navigate dependencies across global technical and non-technical teams.
• Provide training and guidance on stewardship, traceability, and compliance obligations.

Qualifications And Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health or science discipline, such as Chemistry, Environmental Science & Policy, Toxicology, Environmental Law, Reliability Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience with safety risk management processes and procedures.
• Master’s or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a health or science discipline or Biomedical Engineering (or international equivalent) preferred.
• A proven track record for leading the PS&C function for the introduction of products to new global markets, including the analysis and communication of local requirements, and implementation to support market entry.
• Ability to execute safety science strategy and intermediate analytic and scientific skills.
• A high-level understanding of chemical compliance to interpret data from a safety perspective. Able to support YETI’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) program and RSL audit. Able to support Supplier audits for Food contact GMPs and GWPs.
• Advanced knowledge of post market surveillance processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to challenge current state, suggest alternative approaches to improve work practices, and commit to defined changes.
• Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills.
• Familiarity with common international safety test standards utilized by industry such as ASTM, ISO, JIS etc. and ability to help build a compliance test protocol.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bill of materials and Bill of substances.
• Working knowledge of various office software including Microsoft Office, Box and Video Conferencing technologies. Ability to support YETI’s PLM system.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Industry certifications such as SPSP, RAPS etc. are desirable but not mandatory.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to take initiative to drive for solutions.
• Strong teamwork with ability to collaborate within global environments where teams may be dispersed.