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DirectorFull-timeRustGo
Salary Range
$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
WHOOP is seeking a Director of Product Compliance to lead global compliance and certification efforts, ensuring our products meet all applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards across international markets. This role is critical to enabling predictable product launches and long-term regulatory integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- βDefine and evolve WHOOPβs global product compliance and safety strategy
- βEstablish governance models and best practices for consistent compliance execution
- βLead certification and regulatory programs across multiple product lines
- βEnsure compliance milestones are integrated into product roadmaps
- βServe as the primary point of contact with international regulatory authorities
- βMaintain expertise on global regulations, standards, and emerging compliance trends
- βDefine and oversee risk assessment and mitigation practices
- βEnsure product safety and compliance considerations are embedded throughout the product lifecycle
- βPartner with engineering, product management, and quality teams to integrate compliance early in design
- βProvide guidance on regulatory tradeoffs that balance innovation, cost, schedule, and risk
- βLead compliance reviews and deliver updates to senior leadership
- βTranslate complex regulatory information into clear, business-relevant insights
- βImprove and scale compliance processes, tools, and documentation
- βBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance organization
- βDevelop organizational capability in product safety, certification, and regulatory execution
- βRepresent the product compliance function in product development milestones and strategic planning
- βServe as a trusted advisor on regulatory risk, product safety, and global market readiness
Requirements
- βBachelorβs degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
- β8+ years of experience in product compliance, safety engineering, or regulatory affairs
- βLeadership experience in a growing or global product organization
- βStrong working knowledge of international compliance standards and regulatory frameworks (UL, CE, FCC, IEC)
- βProven success managing certification programs across multiple products and geographies
- βExperience operating in environments with evolving processes and increasing scale
- βFamiliarity with structured risk assessment and product safety methodologies
- βExcellent communication and influencing skills
- βStrategic, pragmatic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- βDemonstrated passion for developing people and building organizational capabilities
