Align Technology · 4 hours ago
Product Stewardship Program Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAlign Technology is seeking a Product Stewardship Program Manager who will report directly to the Director, EHS & Sustainability. The role involves developing regulatory monitoring processes, ensuring product compliance with various regulations, and integrating sustainability initiatives across product teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a proactive global regulatory monitoring process across chemical regulations, packaging, EPR, PFAS, sustainability standards, and emerging global requirements
Translate regulatory developments into clear business impacts, timelines, and action plans for product teams
Support development of policies, guidance, and governance frameworks for product compliance and stewardship programs
Evaluate materials, components, and product designs for compliance with regulations such as REACH, RoHS, TSCA, GHS/CLP, and global EPR laws
Conduct chemical hazard assessments, product sustainability risk reviews, and business impact analyses for new and existing products
Provide early-stage guidance to R&D to ensure compliance and sustainability requirements are met before commercialization
Lead processes for collecting, validating, and managing material, chemical, and sustainability data from suppliers while safeguarding confidential information
Establish supplier compliance procedures including documentation audits and verification of regulatory claims
Support development and management of internal databases and tools for product data, chemical disclosures, and regulatory documentation
Partner with cross functional teams to support LCAs, EPDs, HPDs, restricted substance evaluations, packaging sustainability programs, and corporate sustainability reporting
Provide product-level sustainability insights to support Align’s broader chemical compliance goals
Support the management of digital tools for regulatory monitoring, compliance management, and data automation
Leverage digital platforms including artificial intelligence to enhance overall product compliance posture
Manage external consultants and support relationships with trade associations, regulatory forums, and industry groups
Communicate compliance status and risks to leadership with clear, actionable insights
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Law, or related field
6-10 years of relevant experience in environmental science, product stewardship, chemical regulatory compliance, sustainability compliance, or risk assessment
Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (REACH, TSCA, RoHS, GHS/CLP, EPR, packaging regulation, etc.)
Experience supporting sustainability programs (LCAs, EPDs, HPDs, RSL management, ISO standards)
Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to product design and supply-chain decisions
Strong communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage complex workloads and ambiguous problems using a risk-based approach
Preferred
Experience with compliance management systems or regulatory databases
Strong analytical, documentation, and data governance skills
Ability to work effectively within a large, multinational organization
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance compliance and business needs
Willingness to travel as needed
Benefits
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans.
Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Employee Assistance Program
Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits.
Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off.
Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work.
Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
Company
Align Technology
Align Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets the invisalign system for treating malocclusion or the misalignment of teeth.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (75)
2024 (57)
2023 (49)
2022 (60)
2021 (66)
2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$136MKey Investors
QuestMark PartnersComdisco Ventures
2001-01-26IPO
2000-06-21Series D· $105M
1999-10-07Series Unknown· $26M
Leadership Team
Joseph Hogan
CEO, President, and Director
Ben Park
Head, Emerging Technology | Research & Development
Recent News
2026-01-21
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