Director of Global Regulatory Affairs

Rockline Industries, Inc; Sheboygan (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Retirement with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off at start

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rockline Industries, based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, seeks a Director of Global Regulatory Affairs to lead and shape regulatory strategy across international markets. The role partners with executive leadership to drive compliance, innovation, and product stewardship in a global manufacturing environment.

The position offers hybrid/onsite work in Sheboygan with travel up to 25% and relocation support within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience.
• 10+ years leading Regulatory teams.
• Experience with consumer products or related regulated industries.
• Experience with global regulatory requirements and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Rockline's global regulatory strategy.
• Assess emerging regulatory trends and evaluate impact across markets.
• Establish regulatory roadmaps to support growth while minimizing risks.
• Support innovation, acquisitions, commercialization, and market expansion.
• Provide executive leadership with timely regulatory assessments.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Global compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Advanced degree or professional certification

Job description

Corporate Office, Taylor North, Sheboygan, WI
Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA

Description

Location: Sheboygan, WI
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Onsite. In office at least 3 times per week.

Reports To: VP, Global Quality Assurance
Travel: Up to 25%
Leadership Role: Yes
Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating within commuting distance
Sponsorship: Current or future sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Quick Review:

To be successful in this role, you will generally have:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline
• 15+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience
• 10+ years leading Regulatory teams
• Experience within consumer products, personal care, home care, chemicals, OTC, packaging, or related regulated industries
• Experience with global regulatory requirements and regulatory agencies

Rockline Industries is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods serving customers around the world. We combine the stability of an established global organization with the agility, accessibility, and collaborative culture of a privately owned company.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence regulatory strategy across multiple global markets
• Support innovation, product development, and commercialization efforts
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives
• Lead a global regulatory affairs function with broad organizational impact
• Shape compliance, sustainability, and product stewardship strategies that support future growth

Essential Accountabilities:

As Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, you will develop and execute Rockline's global regulatory strategy to support product compliance, innovation, business continuity, and growth across international markets.

Regulatory Strategy & Business Leadership

• Develop and implement Rockline's global regulatory strategy aligned with business growth objectives
• Assess emerging regulatory trends and evaluate potential business impacts across global markets
• Establish regulatory roadmaps that support growth while minimizing compliance and business risks
• Support innovation, acquisitions, commercialization efforts, and market expansion initiatives
• Provide executive leadership with timely assessments of regulatory opportunities, changes, and risks

Global Compliance & Product Stewardship

• Ensure compliance of products, ingredients, packaging, raw materials, labels, and claims across applicable markets
• Oversee registrations, notifications, approvals, renewals, and amendments for products globally
• Lead regulatory support activities involving agencies and jurisdictions including EPA, FDA, Health Canada, EU, UK, Australia, Mexico, Korea, and other applicable markets
• Direct regulatory review and approval of product claims, marketing materials, specifications, and customer communications
• Provide expertise related to ingredient compliance, substances of concern, PFAS, restricted materials, and emerging chemical regulations

Sustainability & Emerging Regulations

• Lead compliance initiatives related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), packaging regulations, environmental claims, recyclability requirements, and sustainability legislation
• Monitor and interpret evolving global regulatory requirements affecting Rockline products and technologies
• Develop risk mitigation strategies that support both business objectives and compliance requirements
• Partner with Sustainability and Packaging teams to ensure future readiness and competitive advantage
• Collaborate with Innovation and Product Development teams to accelerate commercialization of new products and technologies
• Evaluate regulatory pathways for new ingredients, technologies, products, and market opportunities
• Support development of claims strategies and registration plans for new product launches
• Partner with Commercial teams to support customer requirements and market expansion efforts
• Serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory inquiries, customer audits, agency inspections, and legal matters

Industry Leadership & Team Development

• Represent Rockline within industry organizations, trade associations, government agencies, and industry working groups
• Develop regulatory position papers, technical guidance, and communications supporting company interests
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop regulatory affairs professionals
• Build organizational capability in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, and compliance
• Establish performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships throughout the organization

What We're Looking For:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field such as Chemistry, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible Regulatory Affairs experience
• 10+ years of people leadership experienceExperience working directly with regulatory agencies
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements

Preferred

• Advanced degree or professional certification
• Experience with EPA registrations
• Experience supporting international regulatory requirements
• Experience with sustainability and product stewardship programs

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Fitness reimbursement
• Retirement savings with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental coverage
• Paid time off at start
• Employee discount programs

Mental Health Support

• Confidential counseling and resources for personal and work-life needs
• Hybrid/onsite position based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
• Up to 25% travel annually
• Leadership role with direct people management responsibilities

Join the Rockline Team

At Rockline, you'll find the stability of a successful global manufacturer, the accessibility of a privately held company, and the opportunity to help shape strategic decisions that drive our future.

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