Senior Manager – Regulatory

Senior Manager – Regulatory

Requirements

• BA/BS required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in safety and regulatory functions within the beauty, personal care, or OTC industries
• Proven expertise in claims substantiation and regulatory compliance across multiple markets, including North America and Europe
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, with a focus on mentoring and team development
• Strong understanding of global cosmetic regulations (e.g., FDA MoCRA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, Health Canada)
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex regulatory topics to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of coordinators, fostering growth and ensuring alignment with departmental and company goals
• Manage new product development for multiple brands by overseeing team workflows to ensure timely completion of safety testing, regulatory submissions, and claims validation
• Manage complex regulatory projects by monitoring regulatory landscape (i.e. VOC, EPR, MoCRA, etc)
• Ensure all products meet domestic & global regulatory standards, including FDA (MoCRA), CAN, EU, and other applicable regulations
• Provide regulatory guidance and risk assessments during the product development lifecycle for categories including hair, skincare, personal care, fragrance, cosmetics, OTC, and home fragrance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and approve claims, product labels and artwork for compliance
• Review prelim ILs against ingredient policies for company vs. brand vs. retailer, validate ILs for label, and provide final artwork review
• Coordinate clinical efficacy, consumer perception and safety testing with third-party labs to support product claims & safety
• Review and maintain regulatory documents and certifications, ensuring robust documentation control processes
• Provide ongoing updates on compliance and regulatory trends impacting product safety and marketability
• Develop and manage strategies for substantiating marketing claims, ensuring claims are accurate, substantiated, and compliant with FDA, FTC, NAD, and global regulatory requirements
• Partner with Marketing and R&D to craft compelling, compliant product narratives & review brand bibles
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the level of risk associated with making specific claims. Provide recommendations on appropriate substantiation types and prepare to present findings in senior leadership meetings
• Oversee claims testing timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with project milestones
• Provide expertise in regulatory trends and developments, advising stakeholders on their implications for the business
• Support product launches by preparing regulatory submissions and conducting pre-market notifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of global regulations for cosmetics and personal care products, including FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, and Health Canada
• Experience with claims substantiation testing and collaboration with third-party labs
• Knowledge of cGMP, global safety testing protocols, EPR, VOC, sustainability
• Familiarity with NAD and FTC regulatory processes