Director of Regulatory Affairs

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 [email protected].

About Flexible Packaging Association: The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry. The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is an Annapolis-based trade association representing over 85,000 packaging professionals across the nation.