Regulatory Manager

The Gorilla Glue Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Top workplace recognition

Job summary

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking a Regulatory Manager to lead regulatory activities across its North American portfolio, spanning adhesives, coatings, sealants, tapes, cosmetics and OTC products. You will own projects from concept to launch, identify regulatory risks, and partner with teams to ensure compliant pathways to market.

You will guide submissions, manage lifecycle compliance, and translate complex requirements into practical business guidance, while building strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of regulatory experience in consumer products.
• Experience supporting NPD from concept through launch.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, cosmetic science, toxicology or regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Own regulatory activities for innovation and commercialization projects from concept through launch.
• Coordinate assessments, registrations, certifications and testing; interpret evidence to support regulatory decisions.
• Maintain product lifecycle compliance across formulations, packaging, labeling and documentation.
• Provide regulatory guidance across the business and support planned projects.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NPD support

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science

Job description

Summary Description

The Regulatory Manager provides regulatory expertise across the Gorilla and O'Keeffe's portfolios, covering adhesives, coatings, sealants, adhesive tapes, cosmetics and OTC products in North America. The role owns assigned innovation and commercialization projects from concept through launch, working across functions to identify regulatory risks and develop practical solutions that support business objectives and ongoing compliance. The role is primarily focused on North America and may also provide regulatory support for EU and APAC projects in collaboration with regional colleagues.

What's in it for you?

Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 15 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!

What will your day look like?

• Own regulatory activities for assigned innovation and commercialization projects from concept through launch, defining requirements, identifying risks and working with project teams to agree practical, compliant pathways to market.
• Coordinate required assessments, registrations, notifications, certifications and testing, interpreting technical evidence to support regulatory decisions, submissions and market access.
• Maintain compliance for assigned products throughout their lifecycle, including formulations, ingredients, packaging, labeling, artwork, product communications and supporting documentation.
• Provide responsive, expert product regulatory advice across the business, assessing and resolving ad hoc questions as well as supporting planned projects and ongoing compliance activities.
• Translate regulatory requirements and technical evidence into clear, commercially balanced recommendations that support informed decisions.
• Build effective cross-functional relationships, communicate requirements clearly and maintain accountability for agreed actions.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on assigned products and projects, and communicate required actions.
• Maintain accurate, current and audit-ready regulatory records, product information and supporting evidence for assigned products and projects.
• Identify opportunities to simplify regulatory processes, improve documentation and strengthen cross-functional working.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams through the new product development lifecycle to gain final alignment of Regulatory content for package while reducing company risk.

What you bring to the table

• Strong regulatory experience in FMCG or regulated consumer products, including NPD support from concept through launch, with expertise in at least one of our core product categories of chemically regulated consumer products, cosmetics, personal care or OTC products.
• Practical knowledge of relevant US and Canadian requirements in at least one of our core product categories, with the ability to build knowledge across unfamiliar categories and markets, seeking specialist input where needed.
• Works autonomously, prioritizes competing demands and communicates clearly when trade-offs or escalation are required.
• Acts as a trusted business partner, finding practical solutions that balance regulatory requirements with commercial needs.
• Collaborates across Regulatory Compliance and the wider business, translating complex requirements into clear, plain-English guidance tailored to the audience and sharing accountability for delivery.
• Adapts to change, delivers agreed outcomes and improves ways of working.

Education And Experience

• Demonstrated regulatory experience within an New Product Development (NPD) environment, supporting consumer products from concept through launch and partnering closely with Marketing, Research & Development and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• 5+ years of relevant regulatory experience in one or more of our core regulated consumer product sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or regulatory discipline, such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Toxicology or Regulatory Affairs, or equivalent relevant experience.

Company Values

Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

Have fun, be passionate and show it!

Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.

Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.

Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.

Strive for excellence in what we do every day!