Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate

Job Description:

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

In this role as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will play a key role in advancing Safety and Industrial Business Group's compliance practices across 3M’s adhesives, abrasives, personal safety and tapes divisions. You will participate in high-impact regulatory activities, working with multiple functions to ensure timely deliverance of compliance requirements to support product introductions. In this role, you will be able to have a direct influence on business results and assume a leadership role for technical activities.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Supporting regulatory and product stewardship efforts across SIBGs product portfolios including adhesives, abrasives, personal safety and tapes. In addition, the position will work with global key account customers.
• Leading the regulatory compliance and Life Cycle Management requirements for existing and new products. Technical activities include interpreting regulations, performing assessments of safety to human health and the environment, addressing liability avoidance and supporting sustainable business decisions.
• Determining regulatory pathway through a global regulatory assessment of product changes including developing and maintaining documentation relevant to the assessment of risk to human health and the environment.
• Follows, analyzes and communicates the impact of chemical of concerns and upcoming regulations to the business teams.
• Supports the global technical and business teams in a variety of regulated markets, including automotive, electronic, constructions, and transportation markets.
• Builds collaborative relationships with global Product Stewardship & EHS support functions, including serving on corporate teams.
• Pursues continuing education efforts to develop advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements, product responsibility skills and knowledge, and business, including an understanding of technologies applicable to the laboratories served.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Completed two semesters or more post-secondary courses in chemistry
• One (1) year or more of experience in a regulated industry

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience with CDMS database
• Master's degree or higher in chemistry, physical, biological, human health, toxicology, pharmacology, environmental health or engineering science from an accredited University
• Certificate in Toxicology, Public Health, Environment, Safety or other EHS program
• Experience working in regulatory, medical device, product responsibility or EHSR corporate staff in work history
• Strong Project Management Skills

Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/13/2026 To 06/12/2026 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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