Director Regulatory Affairs

About the Job 
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), an Annapolis-based trade association representing over 85,000 packaging professionals across the nation, is looking for a Director of Regulatory Affairs. This position will manage all aspects of the Association’s regulatory engagement on topics including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, product stewardship, and medical devices issues for the Association.  
Responsibilities 
• Identify, manage, and respond to all regulatory proposals impacting manufacturers of flexible packaging and suppliers to the industry with special focus on FDA, EPA and OSHA.  
• Develop FPA’s thought leadership in comment submissions on toxics in packaging, facility environmental and safety rules, medical device packaging guidance, and sustainability and circularity of flexible packaging. 
• Provide regulatory guidance to FPA’s membership and be available to answer questions about compliance with new regulations. 
• Monitor the Federal Register and provide a report to the CEO and Director of Government Relations on areas of potential engagement. Propose and meet realistic timelines for regulatory submissions and approvals. 
• Staff coalitions and represent FPA at events as assigned. 
Education & Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or environmental science. Advanced degree preferred. 
• This position requires 0-5 years of experience in developing environmental and safety policy based on member feedback. 
• Professional development opportunities and membership in continuing education organizations will be provided.  
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 
• Understanding the regulatory processes, the role of committee work in trade associations, and regulatory compliance for flexible packaging manufacturers. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills with diverse stakeholder audience. 
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and excellent analytical, strategic, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work well autonomously and collectively to build consensus amongst internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to prioritize and work on various projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.  
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with colleagues from multiple backgrounds. 
• Ability to travel (30%).  
Benefits 
• A salary of $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience. 
• Employee 401K plan with matching contribution up to three percent. 
• Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance with no premium cost to the employee. 
• Hybrid schedule with up to two days working from home/a location other than the office. Thursdays are mandatory in-office days. 
• PTO and sick leave are provided. 
 
This position reports to the President & CEO and works closely with the Director, Government Affairs. Please apply here AND send your resume and salary requirements to resume@flexpack.org.