Product Compliance Officer

A great opportunity for a professional from a product regulatory
compliance background with scientific understanding to join a
successful technical department in a thriving international science
and technology company.

The company provides infection prevention and control solutions to
the healthcare sector, with a focus on environmental hygiene and
hazardous waste management products. Products include disinfectants,
cleaners, decontamination systems, waste bags and protective clothing.

This role offers unique opportunities for professional development
and career advancement, building a highly transferable skill set
across a diverse range of products.

The company has grown rapidly over the last 30 years, providing key
support to the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic and releasing various
groundbreaking technologies since.

The regulatory landscape in the healthcare sector is evolving
rapidly due to changes in sustainability and global supply chains,
creating the ideal space for an individual seeking an exciting new
challenge and accelerated career path.

The Product Compliance Officer does not have any direct reports and
does not report to a regulatory professional. Given the nature of
this role, the following abilities are essential:

Ability to work independently, manage projects and critically review
your own work with minimal oversight, requiring significant attention
to detail.

Proactively engage with and maintain ongoing visibility across all
business functions relevant to product regulatory compliance, whilst
maintaining acute awareness of wider business priorities.

This involves frequent engagement with colleagues across all
departments and the ability to initiate and maintain multiple
internal communication channels, supported by good interpersonal
skills.

The Product Compliance Officer must be a visible presence within
the organisation, working amongst different teams in different
locations and managing their schedule accordingly.

Take an informed, considered and constructive approach towards
collaboration with colleagues. Demonstrate sensitivity when
balancing regulatory expectations against the capabilities and
responsibilities of colleagues, establishing clear goals with
realistic timelines.

• Take full ownership of product regulatory compliance, establishing requirements, monitoring changes and ensuring adherence to applicable product regulations.
• Act as the official company representative for product regulatory compliance, declaring and evidencing product compliance with necessary regulations to external parties.
• Advise on product-related activities, including sourcing and development, covering composition, packaging, labelling and marketing.
• Conduct horizon scanning for impending changes to product regulations and create action plans accordingly.
• Assist with domestic and European product registrations.
• Set up and run safety data sheet software to support current products and new product development.

• Author external documents and communications.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external consultants and regulators.
• Deliver internal training.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of GV Health’s products to support compliance work.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of regulations and standards relating to all products in the company’s portfolio, including but not limited to REACH, CLP, BPR, PPE, medical devices, CE/UKCA markings, ADR, UN certifications, Kitemarking, poison centre notifications, UFI numbers and product standards (EN, ISO, ASTM and others).
• Collect, centralise and manage regulatory documentation.
• Maintain a high level of external visibility on regulations by establishing a network of contacts, regularly…