Senior Regulatory Specialist - Strategic Regulatory

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: This role sits within the Strategic Regulatory team in Legal & External Affairs and serves as a senior regulatory expert supporting Clorox's regulatory strategy, readiness, and compliance efforts. You will help identify and assess emerging regulatory requirements, evaluate compliance risks, and translate complex regulations into actionable business solutions. You will also support regulatory advocacy by helping shape Clorox positions on emerging issues and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to influence regulatory outcomes. Key areas of focus include chemical and ingredient regulations, packaging and labeling, plastics and microplastics, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and other emerging regulatory programs. In this role, you will: Regulatory Subject Matter Expertise Serve as a regulatory subject matter expert for strategic regulatory programs impacting Clorox products, packaging, ingredients, and labeling. Support regulatory strategy across assigned priority areas, including emerging and evolving requirements. Lead and influence Clorox's approach to EPR regulatory strategy. Translate regulatory requirements into clear business implications, compliance obligations, and implementation options. Identify regulatory risks, compliance gaps, and practical pathways to support informed business decisions. Regulatory Interpretation & Execution Interpret laws, regulations, guidance, and program requirements to determine applicability, obligations, timing, and business impact. Support regulatory filings, reports, registrations, certifications, and other compliance deliverables. Develop regulatory analyses, summaries, and documentation that support compliance execution and decision-making. External Engagement Monitor regulatory developments and emerging initiatives that may impact Clorox products and business operations. Track evolving EPR requirements, including Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and Stewardship Organization (SO) programs, and translate obligations into actionable business requirements. Participate in trade associations, industry groups, and regulatory forums to help represent Clorox's interests. Serve as a liaison between external stakeholders and internal business partners on regulatory implementation matters. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Government Affairs, Legal, Sustainability, and other functions to evaluate regulatory impacts and implementation strategies. Collaborate with regional regulatory teams and business partners to ensure alignment on requirements and execution plans. Communicate regulatory developments, compliance priorities, and business impacts to stakeholders and leadership. What we look for: Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline. 8+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, compliance, or a related technical/regulatory function. Strong understanding of complex regulatory frameworks and multi-jurisdictional regulatory programs. Ability to assess regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions. Experience managing complex compliance requirements involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and data sources. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven success working across functions in a matrixed organization. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting regulatory programs across multiple product categories and/or regions. Experience working with EPR organizations, regulators, trade associations, consultants, or similar external stakeholders. Experience supporting compliance with international regulations. Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or JD) in a relevant technical or regulatory field. Workplace type: Hybrid - This role is based at Clorox headquarters in Oakland, California, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more. Additional Information: At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area. –Zone A: $131,200 - $258,500 –Zone B: $120,300 - $237,000 –Zone C: $109,400 - $215,500 All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies. Who we are. We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights. 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