Global Regulatory Compliance Manager

We're seeking a Global Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead WD-40 Company's global product regulatory compliance capability across multiple countries and product lines. In this pivotal role, you'll drive our global regulatory strategies, coordinate cross-functional councils, integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, manage regulatory budgets and resources, develop training programs, and ensure compliance for our products and laboratory operations.

This role offers the flexibility of working a hybrid schedule between your home and our office in Pine Brook, NJ.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and should not require sponsorship now or in the future to legally work in the U.S.

Lead the global product regulatory compliance capability across multiple countries and product lines.
• Lead the development and implementation of global regulatory strategies and best practices.
• Develop global regulatory compliance programs.
• Conduct global risk assessments and provide recommendations to reduce exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate potential business disruptions across all markets and product lines.
• Interpret complex, multi-regional and ambiguous regulatory requirements, developing organizational positions in areas of uncertainty, and influencing commercial decision-making to reduce regulatory risk while enabling business growth.
• Bridge compliance and commercial strategy, ensuring the company operates responsibly while pursuing innovation.
• Coordinate packaging compliance councils (SC, R&D, Sustainability) to review future looking packing regulations and trends and provide recommendations for global harmonization.
• Lead provision of reporting templates, regulatory compliance mandatories, issue resolution/escalation procedures and collaboration guidelines.
• Lead enterprise-wide regulatory compliance technology and digital transformation including AI implementation, regulatory technology integration, and digital compliance solutions.
• Manage global regulatory projects and initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of regulatory training programs across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance of all laboratory operations.
• Manage global regulatory budgets and resources.

• Master degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, chemical engineering, or related field
• 10-15 years in regulatory compliance field, with some global experience required. CPG specific experience is preferred
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements across Americas, EIMEA, and APAC regions
• Experience developing and harmonizing global compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to interpret ambiguous regulatory requirements and conduct risk assessments
• Knowledge of regulatory technology integration, including AI solutions
• Experience managing global regulatory budgets, cross-functional projects and resources
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills at all levels of an organization
• Regulatory affairs certification with specialized expertise in global regulatory compliance OR law degree with regulatory focus is a plus
• 5-10% travel (domestic and international)

Our "Why"

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

Why You Should Apply

• A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 90% of our employees experience a sense of belonging.
• A learning-based culture where 78% of our team believe they can achieve their career objectives.
• Over 94% employee engagement as of the January 2025 global employee survey results.
• 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company!"

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!

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