Assistant Manager, Regulatory

Huda Beauty; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Huda Beauty is seeking an Assistant Manager Regulatory MEAI & APAC to oversee product registration and compliance across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. The role ensures products meet local market requirements, supports compliant development, and manages post-market obligations.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract and serves as the regional regulatory contact for internal teams. The candidate will collaborate with NPD, Marketing, and Regional GM to enable compliant launches,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs with 3–4 years in the role.
• Experience with Cosmetic Product Registrations in MEAI and APAC regions is described.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with social media/web platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance for cosmetics in MEAI and APAC, including formula review, packaging, and claims.
• Initiate testing required for regional compliance with the regulatory team.
• Lead product registration activities for MEAI and APAC, including documentation and retailer coordination.
• Review formulas and artwork for MEAI & APAC compliance.
• Lead packaging/FG compliance initiatives including Halal certification for MEAI and APAC.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact.

Skills

Cosmetic regulatory affairs

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Kaizen mindset

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are At Huda Beauty our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define create and enjoy beauty for themselves Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013 Huda Beauty is one of the world s fastest growing beauty brands As a company we are fueled by purpose and not profit this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products content and a community like no other A lot has changed since our launch in 2013 but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness

Summary

the Assistant Manager Regulatory MEAI amp APAC oversees product registration and compliance across the Middle East Africa and Asia-Pacific regions The role ensures that all products meet local market requirements supports compliant product development and manages post-market obligations It serves as the regional contact for internal teams driving accuracy consistency and efficiency in regulatory submissions and market launches Please note that this role is a 6-month fixed-term contract

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance for all cosmetic products marketed in Middle East, Africa, India and the APAC region Including formula review packaging and claims
• Initiate testing required for regional compliance in collaboration with the rest of the regulatory team
• Lead all product registration activities for MEAI and APAC including document requests retailer collaboration and tracking product registration status
• Formula and artwork reviews for MEAI amp APAC compliance
• Lead on other product packaging or FG compliance initiatives such as Halal certification for the MEAI and APAC region
• Provide regulatory intelligence monitoring new and emerging legislation and assessing business impacts
• Support new market or retailer onboarding Attend launch meetings track projects and update the wider teams on progress
• Lead post-market surveillance maintaining safety documentation and escalation procedures in line with MEAI amp APAC cosmetovigilance processes
• Collaborate closely with NPD Product Development and Marketing teams to enable compliant launches
• Collaborate closely with Regional GM and commercial teams on launch strategies product compliance and product registrations

Proven experience in Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs, with a minimum of 3-4 years in the role and demonstrated expertise in the makeup and cosmetics industry. Experience in Cosmetic Product Registrations in Middle East, India and Asia Pacific Regions Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe; familiarity with social media/web platforms is a plus. Excellent attention to detail with an analytical mindset. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Forward thinker with a Kaizen (continuous improvement) mentality, who actively seeks opportunities to improve and proposes solutions. Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and effective interpersonal communication. Highly resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently. Display an approachable nature and flexible working style with flawless written & verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels of the organization when required. Flexible working style, occasional early morning or late evening calls may be required to accommodate global business needs.