Global Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety Lead

About the role:

You are leading a global team of experts who work together to ensure our brands is protected and promoted by ensuring a high level of product safety and compliance.

The impact you’ll make:

1. Global Regulatory Monitoring and Interpretation:

• Monitor all relevant safety regulations and standards globally.
• Interpret and apply these regulations to ensure compliance across all markets.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the EU Safety Commission and other international regulatory bodies.
• Manage reporting to the Safety Commission as applicable.

2. Safety and Regulatory Protocol Development:

• Create and implement comprehensive safety and regulatory protocols.
• Ensure these protocols are up to date with the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Drive new protocols based on consumer feedback of incidents.

3. Training and Deployment:

• Train internal teams and stakeholders on safety and regulatory protocols.
• Deploy these protocols effectively across all business units.
• Assure timely implementation of safety and compliance measures.

4. Leadership and Representation:

• Lead important turnaround projects in product compliance and market access on a global scale.
• Act at the interface of finished goods suppliers, internal safety compliance teams, and market access authorities.
• Represent the company at Council level in the European Industry association for Manufacturers of Household Appliances (APPLiA) and chair the Small Appliance division.
• Help lead regulations in the industry through active participation in industry associations and regulatory bodies.

5. Product Safety and Compliance Management:

• Lead the team responsible for ensuring all branded household appliances meet safety and compliance standards.
• Act as the go-to person for any compliance and safety issues, providing leadership for resolution.
• Monitor safety incidents in the market, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure products are market-ready and compliant on the first attempt.
• Conduct product risk assessment, mitigation, and management activities to proactively address potential safety issues.

6. Strategic and Competitive Monitoring:

• Monitor the competitive landscape to ensure initiatives and internal requirements align with consumer and user expectations.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain competitive advantage.
• Well-connected in the regulatory environment.

7. Quality Management System Oversight:

• Represent the company as the legal manufacturer within the certified Quality Management System.
• Ensure that domestic appliances manufactured and placed on the market comply with this system.

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

Education: Advanced degree in Engineering, Law, or a related field with a focus on safety and compliance. Master degree in a relevant domain.

Experience:

• Solid experience in regulatory compliance, safety management, or a related field within the industry.
• Proven competence in risk assessment, management, and mitigation.
• Experience in reporting safety incidents and managing product recalls.
• Experience in managing transformational projects.

Skills:

• Strong leadership with project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Change management.
• Deep understanding of global safety regulations and standards, particularly within the EU.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Well-connected within the industry and regulatory bodies.

What we offer:

• Internationally competitive base salary | benchmarked against global industry and market leaders.
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program | rewarding those who dare and achieve more.
• Top of the market pension scheme | with higher-than-average company contributions.
• Work from home, commuting and phone allowances | to support your daily commute, home office setup & business connectivity.
• Hybrid working model | effectively combining working from the office & home, depending on team dynamics and personal needs.
• Working from abroad | for up to 30 days per year, supporting our many international colleagues as well as travel enthusiasts.
• Extensive holiday package | additional care and development days, extensive maternity / paternity leave & possibility to purchase days.
• Bicycle Plan | possibility to select a company bicycle for daily commute along with accessories & insurance.
• Health Insurance Discount | when signing up with our partner insurance.
• Gym Membership Discount | to support your focus on health and wellbeing.
• Product Discounts | on all Versuni products which are sold under the Philips brand and our other brands.
• An office that feels like home | easily accessible and modern office location in Amsterdam with lots of tasty lunch choices around.
• High growth environment | offering exciting learning and career development perspectives beyond your first role.
• Inclusive working culture and family spirit | we embrace our international community & diversity as competitive advantage.

About us:

Versuni designs, manufactures and sells market leading products under the well-known brands Philips, Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, L'OR Barista and Senseo. We do this with the simple yet powerful purpose of turning houses into homes. We are proud of the products we make. As a leading player in domestic appliances, we offer sustainable products across kitchen appliances, coffee, air, garment, and home care. Our company is headquartered in The Netherlands, and has innovation, manufacturing, and commercial centers across the globe, with presence in over 100 countries. We employ 6,500+ talented people who bring innovation to our customers. We create a great place to work for those who share our passion, with high-performing teams as diverse as the homes we care for. We have big plans for 2024 and beyond, further driving innovation and growth within our global markets. What we need to achieve this are like-minded individuals who are determined to take their careers to the next level. We have been 100% carbon neutral in our operations since 2020, but this is just the start of our plan. We know everything we use today will affect the planet tomorrow. For the past century, we've innovated to make products faster, better, and more energy efficient. A better future is possible with a plan that’s built to last.