Sr. Product Safety & Compliance Scientist

Senior Product Safety And Compliance Scientist

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Senior Product Safety And Compliance Scientist will serve as a subject matter expert within the Product Safety And Compliance team, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to manage the safety profile for assigned product(s) throughout their lifecycle, supporting the optimal development and execution of operational procedures and standards. Responsible for providing advanced scientific, technical, and analytical expertise and for leading and executing safety and benefit-risk management global strategy for YETI's expanding markets.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance including chemical compliance, with all relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Safety Surveillance And Risk Management: Continuously monitor product safety data, post-market surveillance, to identify potential safety signals.
• Data Analysis And Interpretation: Analyze safety data using statistical methods and data analysis tools to evaluate potential risks and make recommendations.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk management plans to mitigate potential safety risks.
• Regulatory horizon mapping especially in Asian markets. Contribute to signal detection, evaluation, and management activities.
• Prepare and review safety and compliance-related documents.
• Build relationships with stakeholders internationally to drive alignment.
• Work closely with Product Development, Quality, Packaging, Legal and other teams to ensure product safety.
• Define and document compliance requirements that enable market access.
• Manage complex business risks across varying regulatory environments.
• Design scalable product testing frameworks.
• Support supplier audits.

Qualifications And Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in a health or science discipline, with 7+ years of experience.
• Master's or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a health or science discipline, with 3+ years of experience.
• A proven track record for leading the PS&C function.
• Ability to execute safety science strategy.
• High-level understanding of chemical compliance.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of post market surveillance processes.
• Ability to challenge current state and suggest alternative approaches.
• Fluent English with excellent written communication skills.
• Familiar with common international safety test standards.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of various office software.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to meet deadlines within a global environment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and must be willing to take initiative.
• Strong teamwork with ability to collaborate within global environments.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD.