Regulatory Product Manager

Acushnet Company; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,778 - 139,783; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a Regulatory Product Manager based in Fairhaven, MA, with flexibility for Carlsbad, CA. This senior role leads global product compliance and regulatory affairs, guiding cross-functional teams to address developments and ensure lifecycle compliance for market access.

The role demands extensive knowledge of product safety, chemical compliance, and regulatory reporting, with a focus on risk assessment and strategic guidance across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience in product compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Proven knowledge of global regulatory requirements (REACH, RoHS, CPSIA, Prop 65, WEEE).
• Ability to interpret complex regulations into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global regulatory developments related to product safety, chemicals, labeling, packaging, and reporting.
• Translate regulations into practical guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert on compliance and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Identify compliance risks and mitigation strategies with product teams.
• Define regulatory standards, testing requirements, and documentation expectations.
• Oversee regulatory documentation processes (technical files, registrations, declarations).
• Provide training and tools to strengthen regulatory awareness.
• Advise leadership on emerging regulatory risks and opportunities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Product safety

Global regulation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Regulatory Product Manager

Based in Fairhaven, MA, with flexibility for the role to also be located in Carlsbad, CA. This senior individual contributor provides strategic leadership and expertise in global product compliance and regulatory affairs. The role partners cross-functionally to monitor regulatory developments, assess risk, and ensure product compliance requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle to support global market access and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global regulatory developments related to product safety, chemicals, environmental compliance, labeling, packaging, and reporting requirements.
• Interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical guidance for Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and Legal teams.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on product compliance, safety standards, restricted substances, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Partner with product teams to identify compliance risks, establish mitigation strategies, and support commercialization decisions.
• Define regulatory compliance standards, testing requirements, documentation expectations, and risk-based escalation frameworks.
• Oversee regulatory documentation processes, including technical files, declarations of conformity, registrations, notifications, and audit support.
• Provide training, tools, and resources that strengthen organizational compliance capabilities and regulatory awareness.
• Advise business leaders on emerging regulatory risks and opportunities, balancing compliance requirements with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, with 8+ years of progressive experience in product compliance, product safety, regulatory affairs, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of global product regulatory requirements, including product safety, chemical compliance, labeling, environmental regulations, and frameworks such as REACH, RoHS, CPSIA, Proposition 65, and WEEE.
• Proven ability to interpret complex legal and technical regulations and translate them into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Experience integrating regulatory requirements into product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain processes, preferably within consumer products or other regulated industries.
• Excellent analytical, research, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and assess regulatory risk effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, work independently in a matrixed environment, and travel occasionally as required.

Benefits

Acushnet Company offers a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs, including paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Financial benefits include a 401(k) with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additional perks include pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to the Associate Store.

Compensation

Pay Range: $109,778.00 - $139,783.00

Equal Opportunity

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