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“Director of Product Safety and Compliance”, is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure products meet safety, environmental, cybersecurity, and other regulatory standards. The successful candidate will have experience evaluating market trends, understanding regulations, managing risk assessments, and overseeing testing and inspections. You will foster a culture of accountability for safety and adherence to legal standards. Lead team of 15+ individuals, contractors and partners in environmental & safety compliance group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance:

• Identification of emerging trends before they become enacted and working with industry/trade groups to influence the thinking of the government regulators, followed by tracking the progress of the emerging regulations through enactment.

• Interpret and organize project teams to tackle the work that must be done, when regulations are enacted.

• Build external partners in local countries to learn early and execute fast to changing needs.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and procedures.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.

• Develop and maintain an automated processes (e.g., a database to track compliance certifications (effective date/expiration date) and automatically notify appropriate functions in advance of expiration.)

• Product Safety Management:

• Lead product safety risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle, from design to post-market surveillance.

• Oversee product testing and certification processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Leverage external labs into our development practices as appropriate.

• Investigate and manage product recalls or safety incidents, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

• Develop and implement product safety training programs for employees across departments.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with product development teams to integrate compliance requirements into new product designs.

• Educate organization on product safety and compliance requirements

• Collaborate with quality assurance, legal, product management and marketing teams to ensure compliance across the entire product lifecycle.

• Partner with supply chain management to verify supplier compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Guide teams with efficient processes & tools

• Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare and present regular compliance reports to senior management on key metrics and potential risks on regular basis.

• Communicate compliance updates and training materials to employees across the organization.

• Participate as a leading member for the compliance/regulatory resource group to ensure Product compliance and regulatory roadmap is understood and clear along with an information exchange.

• Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in safety, engineering or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product safety and/or compliance.

• Minimum of 7 years of managerial experience, including leadership and people management.

• Deep understanding of relevant product safety regulations and standards in the industry

• Extensive experience in product compliance management, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Proven leadership skills to manage a team of compliance professionals and at a director level

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address potential compliance issues

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders

• Legal or technical background in product safety and compliance is preferred

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 152,600.00 - 283,400.00

This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 152,600.00 - 283,400.00

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.