Material Compliance Manager - Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d)

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Material Compliance Manager - Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d) Job ID: 104577 / Location: Trier / Start: tbc / Contract type: permanent

To strengthen our team in the area of Scientific Regulatory Affairs (SRA), we are looking for a Material Compliance Manager - Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d) in permanent employment.

Your job mission: The SRA Material Compliance Manager - Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d) provides technical guidance to support SRA’s responsibility for ensuring that ingredients and materials used in the manufacture of JTI products comply with internal JTI guidelines and all applicable local market regulations. The role operates under the direction of the SRA Material Assessment Agile Team Director and works in close collaboration with SRA teams and JTI R&D. In addition, the position supports cross‑functional initiatives and projects within the Material Assessment Pillar as required.

Who are we? JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in more than 130 countries and world-famous brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit. With our brands Nordic Spirit, Logic and Ploom, we also focus on growth through innovations in the field of reduced risk products. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees. As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive working environment with exciting tasks in a challenging environment. Flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities and international career paths are part of our everyday life. Visit us at www.jti.com to find out more about JTI and what it's like to work for us.

Your tasks:

• Interpret and apply global technical and scientific regulations related to products, ingredients, and materials across different markets

• Collaborate closely with SRA, R&D, and Legal teams (HQ and local markets) to monitor and assess regulatory developments

• Conduct compliance assessments for new ingredients and materials, and support product launches in new markets

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ingredient and material data in internal databases to support regulatory reporting and registrations

• Identify supplier-related risks from an SRA perspective and provide guidance on mitigation measures; represent SRA requirements in supplier interactions

• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and execute material and product testing, ensuring alignment with regulatory and safety requirements; critically evaluate internal and external test reports

• Support material qualification processes, including SRA input in PLM and change management workflows, ensuring consistency and integrity of product specifications

Your profile:

• University degree in a scientific or technical field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or similar)

• Several years of experience in regulatory affairs, product compliance, or material/ingredient assessment

• Strong background in material and product testing, with the ability to interpret and challenge scientific data

• Solid understanding of global regulatory frameworks for consumer products and materials

• Experience with manufacturing processes and product development, including evaluation of test data (e.g., chemical analysis, migration studies, product safety testing)

• Proficiency in MS Office and ideally experience with ERP or database systems (e.g., SAP, SQL)

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Your benefits:

• Your team: You will work in an open and international working environment with approx. 60 nations at the Trier site.

• Your remuneration: Above-average pay including 13th and 14th monthly salary and bonus as well as annual reviews. Individual company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.

• Your meals: Our subsidized company canteen and numerous snack and coffee vending machines ensure your physical well-being.

• Your appreciation: You will receive regular feedback from us and, as your personal safety is important to us, we also protect you in your private life with our JTI accident insurance.

• Your work-life balance: You should enjoy your work! That's why we offer you 30 days of vacation for personal relaxation. You also have the option of doing mobile work in Germany for 50% of your working hours per month.

• Your development: We focus on your personal development. We support you with a wide range of internal training courses as well as external training and development opportunities that are tailored specifically to you.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now! Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.