Senior Regulatory Associate - Cosmetics

Arrotex Pharmaceuticals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts via DBG &

Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support

Professional development opportunities

Bastas Academy for Health Leadership

DBG Health Leadership Academy

Job summary

DBG Health & Axia Beauty Group is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate to join our Compliance team in Australia. You will ensure cosmetics and personal care products meet ANZ regulatory requirements, working closely with Product, R&D, Brand, Quality, and Supply Chain to support development, market entry, and ongoing compliance.

This role requires 3–5 years in Regulatory Affairs, strong knowledge of AICIS labeling and claims, and experience managing PIFs/SDSs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Regulatory Affairs within cosmetics/personal care or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of ANZ regulatory requirements (AICIS, labelling, claims substantiation).
• Experience preparing regulatory documentation (PIFs, SDSs, ingredient records).
• Familiar with US/European cosmetics regulations; excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance activities for ANZ personal care and cosmetics.
• Review formulations, ingredients, labels, and claims for compliance.
• Prepare and maintain Product Information Files, SDSs, and ingredient records.
• Collaborate with Product, R&D, Brand, Quality, and Supply Chain to integrate regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on risk and mitigation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory guidance

Stakeholder management

PIFs/SDSs review

Regulatory intelligence

Education

Chemistry / Pharmacy / Life Sciences degree

Job description

About DBG Health & Axia Beauty Group

At DBG Health, we are Defined by Good. Guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Every day, millions of people rely on us for affordable, innovative health, wellness, and beauty solutions that make a genuine impact. Headquartered in Melbourne, with Axia Beauty Group’s head office in Sydney, we operate as a global-scale, privately owned organisation powered by more than 1,500 professionals, united by a mission to help people feel better, live well, and thrive.

About DBG Health & Axia Beauty Group

At DBG Health, we are Defined by Good. Guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Every day, millions of people rely on us for affordable, innovative health, wellness, and beauty solutions that make a genuine impact. Headquartered in Melbourne, with Axia Beauty Group’s head office in Sydney, we operate as a global-scale, privately owned organisation powered by more than 1,500 professionals, united by a mission to help people feel better, live well, and thrive.

Axia Beauty Group (formerly VidaCorp Consumer Brands) builds leading brands focused on enhancing wellbeing worldwide. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, and Europe. Axia Beauty Group's growing portfolio includes MCoBeauty, Nude by Nature, Esmi Skin Minerals, Poni Cosmetics, Ferro-grad C, Chemists’ Own, and more. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, value-driven products at an accessible price point.

About The Role

Axia Beauty Group is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate to join our Compliance team. This role ensures Axia Beauty Group's personal care and cosmetic products meet all relevant regulatory requirements across Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with Product, R&D, Brand, Quality and Supply Chain teams, you will provide expert regulatory guidance to support product development, market entry and ongoing compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a regulatory professional with strong cosmetics and personal care experience to contribute to a growing and innovative beauty portfolio.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance activities for personal care and cosmetic products across ANZ, ensuring adherence to AICIS and relevant local regulations.
• Conduct formulation, ingredient, label and claims reviews to support compliant product development and successful product launches.
• Prepare, review and maintain regulatory documentation, including Product Information Files (PIFs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and ingredient records.
• Partner with Product, R&D, Brand, Quality and Supply Chain teams to provide regulatory advice and ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impacts and recommend actions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, regulatory intelligence activities and mentorship of team members to enhance regulatory capability across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within the personal care, cosmetics or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of ANZ regulatory requirements, including AICIS, product labelling, ingredient compliance and claims substantiation.
• Experience preparing and managing regulatory documentation such as PIFs, SDSs, ingredient records and compliance dossiers.
• Familiarity with international cosmetic and personal care regulations, particularly within the US and European markets.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Exclusive employee discounts via the DBG Health Employee Shop, including MCoBeauty, Esmi Skin Minerals, Nude by Nature, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Chemist's Own and more.
• Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support, providing confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health support, financial coaching, and manager assistance.
• Join a values-driven, supportive, and friendly culture within a dynamic, fast-growing business that actively promotes professional development and internal mobility.
• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously in an empowering environment that supports ownership, accountability and personal success.
• Access to the Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (via Melbourne Business School), supporting emerging and senior leaders with industry-leading programs, coaching, and development.
• DBG Health Leadership Academy, offering structured leadership development, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways.

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.

Please note that DBG Health is managing this recruitment process internally and does not require agency support. Refrain from directly approaching team members regarding this role.