Manager, Regulatory & Trade Compliance

Job Title: Manager, Regulatory & Trade Compliance


Reports To: Director, Regulatory Compliance

Location: Vernon Hills, IL


Work Type: Hybrid (3 days in office)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Regulatory & Trade Compliance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring Antylia Scientific's sites operate in full compliance with global, federal, state, and local regulations. Supporting all Antylia divisions, this role will lead initiatives to strengthen both product compliance and operations compliance, ensuring that regulatory requirements are met while enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct global product compliance programs ensuring adherence to REACH, RoHS, PFAS, Prop 65, DOT dangerous goods, animal origin declarations, and other international product safety regulations.
• Lead trade compliance activities, including HTS classification, ECCN determination, export license screening, and denied party / restricted party training to ensure compliance with U.S. and international export laws.
• Develop and deliver employee training programs on product safety, export controls, and regulatory requirements, improving awareness and reducing compliance risk across business units.
• Manage compliance documentation and certifications (COO, SDS, Prop 65 statements, REACH/ROHS declarations) to support sales, customer inquiries, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with supply chain, quality, and operations teams to integrate compliance requirements into product lifecycle management, labeling, and shipping processes.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance risk assessments, implementing corrective actions to strengthen global compliance posture.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to evaluate the regulatory impact of product changes and development.
• Support global product compliance efforts including but not limited to label reviews, SDS generation, and product registration tracking.
• Maintain compliance documentation and product certifications to support customer and regulatory requests.
• Support site leaders in developing and executing site-specific compliance programs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Lead risk assessments and implement compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to US regulations (EPA, DOC, , etc.).
• Establish and track compliance KPIs across divisions, driving continuous improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and compliance advisor to site leaders, business unit leaders, and functional teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the rollout of compliance frameworks under the guidance of the Director.
• Deliver compliance-related training and awareness initiatives to increase understanding of regulatory responsibilities. Support due diligence for mergers & acquisitions and integration of new businesses and products into Antylia's compliance framework.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, certification agencies, and third-party auditors for US operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Requires 5+ years of related experience

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of US regulatory agencies (DOC, BIS, , EPA, , DOT) and global compliance requirements (REACH, RoHS, , GHS).
• Experience working in scientific, life sciences, or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other essential time constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Annual-Incentive Plan (AIP): 10%
• Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) company match
  • Paid Time Off (15 days annually)
  • Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)
  • Tuition Assistance
• Additional benefits available with company package

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.