Regulatory Specialist- Product Compliance (French, Italian or German Speake at Assent

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Research, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Influencing Skills, Project Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Growth Mindset, Curiosity, Chemistry, Materials Science

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability. We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone. Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission. Hybrid Work Model At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month. Join our Talent Community to stay in touch and learn more! Job Description The Regulatory Specialist works to support the delivery of Assent’s value proposition and business goals. This role conducts research and works collaboratively with the team’s subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to provide insights into market expectations and trends, supporting the continuous improvement of Assent’s solutions. Conducts comprehensive research, leveraging a variety of tools and resources, on an ongoing basis to grow subject matter expertise and remain current on key regulatory changes, market and industry dynamics; Supports the establishment of market best practices, using knowledge and insights, including system use, to ensure content is yielding the best results for Assent customers and to make recommendations that complement and enhance the Assent SaaS Platform; Provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders including prospective customers to inform and support compliance efforts and goals; Reviews and optimizes process workflows by engaging with stakeholders within and outside of the Regulatory & Sustainability Experts team to ensure cohesion between our product’s behavior, regulatory policies, and our customer’s program needs; Supports Customer Success teams in the optimization of their programs and customer queries; Develops and presents internal trainings and educational sessions for all teams, building a reputation as a capable expert; Creates samples and case studies for prospective customers; Manages the development and ongoing updates of reporting templates for the integration of supply chain regulatory and sustainability data into enterprise reports; Supports the engagement of market stakeholders (customers, prospects and associations) and market trends to gather feedback on supply chain related regulatory and sustainability topics, and synthesizes insights into actionable steps that improve Assent’s alignment; Participates in industry events, speaking engagements, and conferences as needed; Conducts gap assessments of Assent’s solutions to existing standards, frameworks and key regulations to ensure the market viability of Assent’s offering, and viability of new potential providers into the solutions suite; Provides updates to internal tools when risk evaluation is applicable to support supply chain investigations; Qualifications We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications, 5+ years of practical experience related to product regulatory compliance, product stewardship or sustainability, design for compliance, materials/substances compliance, chemistry, circular economy, product stewardship, LCA or similar OR practical experience working in a compliance function in a large manufacturing enterprise; Relevant post-secondary degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Environmental Law, Design for Environment, or similar relevant field; Comprehensive understanding of product regulations and standards, processes, legislative frameworks, and developing understanding of regulations with increasing complexity; Solid understanding of compliance market dynamics and manufacturing practices, and how they impact specific Assent customers; Solid understanding of Assent's value proposition, competitors, and prospect/customer profiles. Familiarity with the Assent platform and similar regulatory compliance platforms is desirable; Strong research and analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to devise solutions based on limited information; Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to create content and adjust messaging to adapt communication to varied audiences, supporting Sales, Marketing, and Product engagements; Proven ability to contribute to professional content and participate in industry events; Superb collaboration and influencing skills - able to establish strong cross-functional relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders both internal and external, inspiring trust; Willingness to operate in a highly revenue-driven environment with the ability to translate complex regulatory information to customer and prospect audiences in a way that articulates the customer impact and Assent’s value proposition. Highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and drive results. Demonstrated ability to work independently, with work reviewed at critical points; Effective time management and organizational skills, effectively aligning commitments to priorities; Growth mindset, with innate curiosity and pragmatic optimism that supports ongoing learning and continuous improvement. English language proficiency and native speaker fluency in one of the following languages: German, French or Italian. Working Conditions: Must be flexible with hours to support teams in multiple geographies. This position will require travel for team and industry events, conferences, and customers within Europe and internationally. Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Assent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Additional Information At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team. Life at Assent Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more. Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more. Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives. Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start. At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success. If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Responsibilities

The Regulatory Specialist conducts research and collaborates with subject matter experts to provide insights into market expectations and trends. They support the delivery of Assent’s value proposition and business goals by optimizing process workflows and engaging with stakeholders.