Director of Global Regulatory Affairs and Standards

Purpose/Function of the role:

Monitor and engage on critical legislative, regulatory, and industry developments across the globe that could have an impact on Hasbro’s business including toy safety regulations, chemical regulations, specific market regulations, and barriers to trade.  

Primary Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Lead Hasbro’s Global Regulatory Affairs practice.  Direct the development and management of Hasbro’s internal toy safety standards as a part of QA and Regulatory Affairs Technical Committee to reflect and comply with global legal requirements, external regulations, industry standards, Hasbro’s internal policies and learnings from our own and competitive products.  Communicate standards and provide interpretations to all internal QA and Regulatory staffs and applicable product development teams.
• Represent Hasbro on trade associations (e.g. TIA) technical toy safety standards workgroups (ASTM, ISO) to ensure Hasbro’s voice, experience and expertise are incorporated in newly developed standards –including participation or leadership in specific workgroups or subcommittees.
• Prepare and submit externally mandated regulatory reports including chemical reports as required by federal and or state laws.  Chair Hasbro’s Conflict Minerals survey process and report preparation.
• Review global regulatory proposals and identify issues/risks that could impact Hasbro products or processes; develop recommendations for Management.
• Self-development and mentoring of Regulatory staff members.
• Domestic and International travel required.  

Qualifications

• Technical BS degree; engineering or regulatory preferred; J.D. background a plus.
• At least 15 years’ experience in the toy, juvenile products, or other highly regulated consumer products industry, where safety is a top priority, with particular focus on safety standards and product safety (toy safety preferred).
• Good written, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.  

Competencies

• Global mind set and collaborative, positive attitude; team player.
• Understanding of worldwide, federal, state and local legislation, regulations and product safety standards.
• Writing skills that can be effectively communicated to technical and non-technical business partners.
• Understanding of global safety regulations as well as the ASTM, ISO, and CEN processes.
• Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at optimal solutions.
• Negotiates persuasively to create win/win solutions for Hasbro.
• Addresses and resolves conflict directly and constructively, focusing on issues rather than people.
• Fosters a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment to work.
• Responds resourcefully and constructively to new demands, priorities, and challenges or obstacles.

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and consumer product licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

Location: Pawtucket, RI

To apply please visit: Jobs At Hasbro.