Senior Consultant - Regulations Expert, Packaging

Anthesis is looking for a Regulatory Expert in Packaging to join our Circularity and Value Chain Transformation team. You will be a key player in our Products & Packaging portfolio, where we design data-driven, future-proof strategies that minimize environmental impact. In this role, you ll bridge the gap between complex legislation-like the PPWR-and actionable business requirements. We are looking for a technical expert who can ensure accuracy and mitigate risk while driving excellence across our global projects. Key Responsibilities Project & Technical Leadership • Manage multiple concurrent projects, delivering high-quality, high-impact work that drives results for Anthesis clients. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to both clients and colleagues on leading standards and trends, integrating this expertise into projects, proposals, and service evolution. • Draft comprehensive reports and presentations that distill complex information into key messages to inform strategic decision-making. Regulatory Expertise & Analysis • Execute detailed regulatory deep-dives to help clients interpret and action critical requirements, future-proof their operations, and plan for new legislative initiatives. • Conduct regulatory readiness assessments focusing on existing and upcoming packaging frameworks. • Perform landscape reviews, including sustainable packaging regulations and competitor commitments. • Utilize data analysis to identify gaps or inaccuracies, developing well-reasoned approaches and assumptions to bridge them. Client Relationship & Business Development • Lead and grow client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor with a relentless focus on their sustainability success. • Develop and deliver high-impact proposals in collaboration with client managers, while also generating leads with existing clients through a deep understanding of their business goals. Innovation & Thought Leadership • Proactively monitor and analyze emerging trends in sustainable packaging, supply chains, and innovative materials, translating these insights into actionable client recommendations. • Collaborate with global experts to represent Anthesis at industry-leading conferences, fostering strategic connections and partnerships. • Drive the creation of innovative thought leadership content, transforming complex concepts into accessible and engaging materials for diverse audiences. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Education & Experience • Academic Background: Bachelor s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field; a Graduate degree is highly preferred. • Expertise & Tenure: 5+ years of professional experience, demonstrating a strong track record as a packaging expert. • Sector Mix: A proven blend of experience across packaging engineering (focused on raw materials, FMCG, or supply chain) and the consulting sector. • Industry Background: Previous in-house experience with brands, retailers, or SMEs is highly valued. Core Regulatory Expertise (Essential Must-Haves) • Subject Matter Expertise: Deep, authoritative knowledge of packaging regulations, specifically SUPD, PPWR, and EPR. This includes mastery of recyclability requirements, substance restrictions (e.g., PFAS), and related EU legislation. • Regulatory Translation: Proven ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory texts, converting them into practical, actionable guidance for clients and internal teams. Technical Mastery & Data Literacy (Nice to Have) • Material Science & Compliance: Strong experience in packaging design and materials, including composition, recyclability, recycled content, and compliance documentation (e.g., Declaration of conformity/DoC). • Risk Management: Advanced technical risk assessment skills, with a focus on identifying compliance gaps and developing robust mitigation strategies. • Data Literacy: Proficiency in packaging data collection, validation, and meeting complex regulatory reporting requirements. Consulting & Strategic Delivery • Commercial Support: Experience supporting client delivery and proposals, providing technical input into bids and leading high-level stakeholder discussions. • Project Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, ensuring total regulatory accuracy while meeting commercial timelines and client expectations. • Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional capability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including suppliers, legal teams, and cross-functional business units. Leadership & Team Growth • Capability Building: Proven ability to build internal expertise by mentoring teams and reducing single-point dependency through knowledge sharing. • Communication Excellence: Superior command of English, with the agility to work independently in virtual, fast-paced matrix environments across multiple time zones. Job Benefits • Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global compan...