Tiffany Bredfeldt

About Tiffany Bredfeldt

Senior toxicology, regulatory affairs, and product stewardship expert with 15+ years of experience applying best practice to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and long‑term value creation across diverse sectors—including consumer goods, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and solar technologies. Effectively integrates toxicology, regulatory strategy, and lifecycle stewardship to guide complex product portfolios and influence cross‑functional decision‑making. Brings expertise in hazard and risk assessment, global regulatory frameworks, PFAS transition strategy, and science‑policy interface, including developing data‑driven positions that support compliance, innovation, and responsible stewardship. Adept at synthesizing complex evidence into clear, actionable guidance that shapes organizational strategy and supports safe, competitive product development across multiple markets.

Experience

1. Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship Specialist

   3M

   Sep 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead regulatory affairs and product stewardship strategy for 3M’s global OEM portfolio, supporting diverse sectors including chemicals, industrial materials, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and solar technologies.• Apply best knowledge to guide hazard and risk assessments, lifecycle stewardship decisions, and regulatory compliance for complex materials, formulations, and components used in downstream customer products.• Interpret and operationalize global regulatory requirements (EPA, FDA, TSCA, EU REACH, international chemical inventories) to ensure safe, compliant, and competitive product release to market.• Support PFAS transition strategy by evaluating alternatives, assessing risk profiles, and shaping science-based positions that align with rapidly evolving regulatory and customer expectations.• Develop data driven, evidence-based guidance that informs product decisions and compliance in region of sales, resulting in successful launch of 3 products in roughly one quarter.• Collaborate with R&D, business teams, legal, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety and regulatory considerations early in product development and drive cross functional decision making.• Enhance organizational capability by improving PLM/EHS workflows, strengthening data integrity, and supporting adoption of consistent stewardship processes across businesses.• Communicate complex regulatory issues clearly to internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners, ensuring alignment on safety, compliance, and risk management strategies.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Ph.D., Pharmacology and Toxicology

  2001 — 2006

• University of Arkansas

  B.S., Microbiology

  1996 — 2001