Global Sustainability Regulatory Lead – Beauty

Kayali; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayali is seeking a regulatory and sustainability professional to own the interpretation and implementation of upcoming rules such as PPWR, EUDR, SB54, UK RAM and EU Forced Labour Regulation. You will translate dense regulations into practical actions, oversee a register, and drive readiness across packaging, product development and supply chain.

You will lead external consultants, set up horizon scanning, and ensure reporting and traceability are complete.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in sustainability or regulation, ideally in beauty, retail or consumer goods.
• Ability to independently lead external consultants and regulatory projects.
• Strong project management skills with data-driven decision making.
• Interest in AI and technology to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate external consultants and regulatory activities.
• Own and maintain a regulatory register covering PPWR, EUDR, SB54, UK RAM, EU Forced Labour Regulation and related areas.
• Set up horizon scanning to spot new regulation early and map implications.
• Ensure readiness plans and documentation are in place for upcoming rules.
• Collaborate with Packaging, NPD, Procurement and Logistics to implement changes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Kayali is seeking a regulatory and sustainability professional to own the interpretation and implementation of upcoming rules such as PPWR, EUDR, SB54, UK RAM and EU Forced Labour Regulation. You will translate dense regulations into practical actions, oversee a register, and drive readiness across packaging, product development and supply chain.

You will lead external consultants, set up horizon scanning, and ensure reporting and traceability are complete.