EPR & Materials Compliance Manager (f/m/d)

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15\+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI\-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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As EPR \& Materials Compliance Manager (f/m/d) you ensure compliance with EPR regulations across the EU and take a leading role in shaping material compliance at Leica Microsystems. With your expertise and initiative, you help drive sustainable product stewardship and regulatory excellence in a dynamic, international environment.

You take ownership of timely and accurate reporting, drive cross\-functional initiatives, and build strong partnerships with external service providers. With your structured mindset and proactive approach, you transform regulatory requirements into efficient, future\-ready processes, helping Leica Microsystems meet its legal obligations while actively contributing to our sustainability ambitions.

This position reports to the Manager Product Compliance and is an integral part of the Product Compliance team at Leica Microsystems contributing to the implementation of global regulatory standards and sustainable compliance practices.

This is an on\-site position based in Vienna.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure EPR compliance (WEEE, VerpackG, BattG) for Leica Microsystems, including registration and reporting in relevant markets.


• Be responsible for action plans and coordination of cross\-functional activities (e.g. workshops, Kaizens, daily management).


• Guide departments in implementing sustainable material solutions in line with material compliance (MC) requirements and the company’s environmental objectives.


• Support data owners in implementing new reporting requirements.


• Monitor progress toward compliance objectives and reporting on factors that pose risks and create gaps.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• First Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.


• Knowledge of EPR / Material regulations; proven experience with European and international compliance requirements and their practical implementation (e.g. EPR, MC).


• Data Management \& Analysis with experience in handling compliance\-related data for structured data tracking and reporting (e.g. SAP, Excel, etc.).


• Analytical thinking and structured working style with the ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements, translate them into processes, and implement them strategically.


• Strong communication and coordination skills for effective collaboration with internal departments as well as external service providers and authorities.


• Business fluent English and German communication skills (communication with stakeholders across functions and international teams to ensure clear, effective collaboration).

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record \& Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 20%. mainly within the region.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with external service providers or producer responsibility organizations.


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the life sciences or medical device industry.

The collective agreement for employees in the metalworking industry applies to the advertised position, the minimum basic salary is € 6800, gross per month with willingness to overpay the collective agreement. This job is also eligible for annual bonus pay.

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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