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Sustainable Packaging Compliance Lead

Location:Wilmington, DE, with hybrid work arrangement

Travel:Approximately 10-15% international/domestic travel

In this globalProduct Stewardship & Regulatoryrole, you will serve as Qnity'ssustainable packaging lead, responsible for monitoring and interpretingglobalpackaging regulationswith impact. As a senior individual contributor (no direct reports), you'lllead through expertise and influence- partnering across our businessesto translate evolving packaging EPR obligations (from U.S. state-level programs to new EU packaging rules like PPWR) into actionable requirements for Qnity. Your mission: ensure we stay ahead of global packaging EPR mandates through clear guidance, rigorous reporting, and robust compliance processes that empower our teams and support Qnity's sustainability commitments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor & Interpret Global Packaging EPR Regulations:Continuously track and analyzepackaging-related EPR laws and regulationsacross applicable markets;interpret their impact on Qnity's products and operations.

• Maintain Compliance Register & Calendar:Establish and maintainaglobal regulatory obligationsregister and compliance calendarfor packaging EPR requirements, ensuring all reporting deadlines, fees, and evolving obligations are clearly documented and communicated.

• Lead EPR Regulatory Reporting Program:Own Qnity'spackaging EPR reporting process end-to-end-requestingand validating required data, performing calculations and analysis, preparing accurate reports, coordinating internal reviews (QA/QC), and managing on-time submissions to regulatory bodies or Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs). Ensure all reports are delivered with precision and areaudit-ready.

• Translate Regulations into Internal Requirements:Serve as the internal expert whodistills new or changing packaging compliance obligationsinto clear, actionable guidance for business and technical teams (with a focus on "what changed, so what, now what" implications).

• Governance & Cross-Functional Alignment:Lead through influenceincross-functionalgovernance processes(e.g., RACI, working group meetings, decision logs) to align stakeholders - including Packaging Engineers, Procurement, Supply Chain,Commercial, Legal, Sustainability, Finance, and Digital Technology- on roles, responsibilities, and decision-making for packaging EPR compliance.

• Data Requirements & Controls:Partner withdata ownersto define and implementpackaging data requirements, data collection processes, and internal controls(for materials, weights, recycled content, etc.) that ensure accurate and traceable information for compliance reporting.

• External Liaison & Coordination:Act asQnity's primary liaisonwith externalcompliance schemes, PROs, industry associations, consultants, and regulatory authoritiesrelated to packaging EPR, effectively managing reporting portals and staying informed on best practices.

• Training & Enablement:Develop and deliverinternal training, awareness sessions, and guidance materialsto build organizational understanding of packaging EPR obligations, compliance processes, and each team's role in meeting them.

• Risk Identification & Mitigation:Continuouslyevaluate compliance risks and gapsin our packaging EPR program; propose pragmatic mitigation plans, escalate critical issues with solution options, and implement improvements to reduce regulatory risk.

• Documentation & Audit Readiness:Maintain thorough documentation and evidenceof Qnity's EPR compliance activities - including methodologies, data sources, communications, and decision rationales - toensure audit readiness and confidence in our compliance posture at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, or similar). Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or JD) a plus.

• Experience:8+ yearsof experience in environmental compliance, product stewardship, regulatory affairs, or related fields

• Regulatory Expertise:Strong knowledge ofextended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworksand packaging regulations (e.g., familiar with U.S. state packaging EPR laws and European packaging directives/regulations); proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a business context.

• Data & Reporting Skills:Hands-on experience managing large data sets and complex regulatoryreporting processes- including data analysis, quality assurance, and documentation - to meet compliance obligations.

• Project & Program Management:Demonstrated ability tolead compliance programs or projectsfrom inception to execution; excellent organizational skills to handle multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.

• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability toconvey complex regulatory information clearlyto diverse stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills & Competencies:

• Regulatory Interpretation:Exceptional ability tointerpret complex regulationsand distill them into clear, business-relevant requirements and guidance.

• Compliance Rigor:Meticulous attention to detail andrigor in data gathering, validation, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all compliance submissions.

• Advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency:Expert use of Excel for regulatory data analysis; Word and PowerPoint for auditready documentation and executivelevel regulatory communications; Outlook/Teams/SharePoint for crossfunctional collaborationin a global environment; and Copilot forboosting efficiencywhilemaintaining rigorous human oversight.

• Influence & Collaboration:Excellentinfluencing and stakeholder managementskills; able to build trust and drive alignment across diverse teams without direct authority, using well-founded analysis and clear communication.

• Program Leadership:Effectiveproject/program managementcapabilities - can independently organize workstreams, meet deadlines, and adapt to regulatory changes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Problem Solving:Proactive approach toidentifying issues and solving problems; comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions to mitigate compliance risks.

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