Director, Regulatory Affairs - Packaging Compliance & Packaging Creation - Global

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days & personal days

Parental leave (6 months)

Work from anywhere 4 weeks/year

Hybrid work model

Summer Fridays

Dog-friendly office

Employee Assistance Program

Development Grants & LinkedIn Learning

Product discount

Job summary

DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company, is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs - Packaging Compliance & Packaging Creation - Global to lead our global packaging regulatory strategy. You will ensure compliance across EU, US and Canada, and partner across Regulatory, Sustainability, Sourcing, Quality, R&D, Design, Brand, and Commercial teams.

This three-day-in-office hybrid role is based in Liberty Village, Toronto, offering a chance to shape packaging policy and drive sustainable packaging

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs with global packaging regulatory expertise.
• Deep knowledge of packaging materials, EPR, sustainability requirements.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams and cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Packaging Compliance and Packaging Creation across EU, US, Canada.
• Develop and implement packaging documentation standards and clearance requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Regulatory, Sustainability, Sourcing, Quality, R&D, Design, Brand, and Commercial teams.
• Oversee packaging creation and approvals for launches, reformulations, sizes, expansions.
• Monitor global packaging regulations and translate into actionable requirements (PPWR, EPR, recycled content, labeling).
• Lead the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, including reporting and audits.
• Onboard new packaging materials and assess standards.
• Establish governance frameworks, SOPs, training for packaging compliance.
• Engage with external regulators, industry bodies, and vendors.
• Lead and develop Packaging teams.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Global packaging

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Job description

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Director, Regulatory Affairs - Packaging Compliance & Packaging Creation - Global who will lead our global packaging compliance and creation strategy, ensuring our packaging meets evolving regulatory requirements across key markets while enabling innovation and growth across DECIEM’s brands.

This is a three day in office hybrid role, based out of our Liberty Village office.

WHAT YOU'RE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Lead the global Packaging Compliance and Packaging Creation function, ensuring DECIEM’s packaging meets regulatory requirements across key markets including the EU, US, and Canada.
• Develop and implement global packaging documentation standards, processes, and clearance requirements across all DECIEM brands.
• Partner cross-functionally with Regulatory, Sustainability, Sourcing, Quality, R&D, Design, Brand, and Commercial teams to ensure packaging materials and designs are compliant and fit for market.
• Oversee packaging creation and approvals for new product launches, reformulations, new sizes, sets, commercial expansions, secondary sourcing, and brand refreshes.
• Monitor evolving global packaging regulations and translate changes into clear, actionable requirements for the business, including PPWR, EPR, recycled content, recycling and sorting labelling, and packaging material requirements.
• Lead DECIEM’s global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, ensuring accurate reporting, fee submissions, vendor management, audits, and ongoing compliance.
• Oversee the qualification and onboarding of new packaging materials, partnering with cross-functional teams to assess material standards, performance, compatibility, and sustainability requirements.
• Establish and maintain regulatory governance frameworks, SOPs, training, and best practices to ensure consistent packaging compliance across DECIEM’s global portfolio.
• Partner with external regulatory bodies, industry associations, and vendors to stay ahead of emerging requirements and contribute to shaping global packaging policy and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Packaging Compliance and Packaging Creation teams while managing priorities, resources

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, with strong expertise in global packaging regulations and compliance across the EU, US, and Canada.
• Deep knowledge of packaging materials, packaging compliance, EPR, sustainability requirements, and emerging global regulations such as PPWR and recycled-content requirements.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to mentor others and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex, global initiatives and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

• Defy Convention.
• Make it real.
• Play in the grey.
• Build Bridges.
• Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, “DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.