Global Regulatory Compliance Manager

WD-40 COMPANY•Montville Township, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WD-40 Company is seeking to create a brand-new role to lead its worldwide regulatory compliance strategy. This is a unique opportunity to build a global regulatory compliance framework from the ground up, with executive visibility and the mandate to implement it effectively. The role involves developing predictive regulatory analysis, translating complex requirements into organizational positions, and leading proactive compliance decisions. A key aspect of this role is the development of an AI agent to automate regulatory monitoring and the integration of regulatory technology into daily operations. The position requires strong communication and stakeholder influence skills, including presenting to executive leadership and coordinating with regional regulatory leads. This role offers a hybrid work schedule with an office located in Pine Brook, NJ. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Requirements

10–15 years of regulatory compliance experience with meaningful multi-region exposure (US + at least one other region, ideally Asia-Pacific or EMEA)
Science degree — bachelor’s required, master’s strongly preferred — in chemistry, biology, environmental science, chemical engineering, or related field
Proven ability to interpret ambiguous, evolving regulatory requirements and build organizational positions in areas of uncertainty
Track record of influencing senior business leaders on compliance risk
Strong comfort with AI tools and a genuine interest in applying them to regulatory challenges
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you can make regulatory digestible for anyone, from scientists to board members
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.

Nice To Haves

Consumer products (CPG) or chemical products industry experience
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) or law degree with regulatory focus
Experience building or deploying AI agents for compliance or regulatory monitoring
Familiarity with REACH, SDS/GHS, TSCA, WHMIS, or similar chemical regulatory frameworks

Responsibilities

Own and build the company’s first consolidated global regulatory compliance framework across all three regions: Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
Develop predictive, forward-casting regulatory analysis — identifying where regulations are heading before they arrive, across 6+ trading blocs
Translate complex, multi-jurisdictional requirements into clear organizational positions and commercial decisions
Lead proactive compliance decisions (like the company’s voluntary PFOS removal ahead of regulatory mandates) — driving WD-40 Company to be ahead of the curve, not behind it
Lead the development of an AI agent to automate forward-looking regulatory monitoring — replacing a fully manual process
Partner with our technology firm to build and deploy regulatory intelligence tools that scale globally
Integrate AI and regulatory technology into day-to-day compliance operations, establishing WD-40 Company as a leader in RegTech adoption
Own the consolidated global regulatory board report — currently compiled region-by-region — and deliver a single, clear executive view
Lead the annual global regulatory summit with regional leads to align timelines, flag risks, and set priorities
Influence business leaders across sales, marketing, and R&D to act on regulatory risk — translating compliance into business urgency
Communicate global regulatory decisions to all regions with clarity and consistency
Provide dotted-line leadership and strategic guidance to regional regulatory leads (EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pac)
Coordinate packaging compliance councils across Supply Chain, R&D, and Sustainability
Manage external regulatory consultants and technology partners
Oversee global regulatory budgets, project timelines, and compliance reporting templates