Manager, Quality and Regulatory (Beauty/Cosmetics)

innovativebeautygroup; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $70,000-$85,000 CAD

Hybrid work—2 days remote

Health/dental and retirement plan with

Employer match

Job summary

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) seeks a Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory to lead quality and regulatory compliance for its cosmetics and consumer products portfolio across Canada and the U.S. The role partners with Product Development, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and product excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA/QC/Regulatory in cosmetics, deep knowledge of HC, FDA, MOCRA, and labeling requirements, and leads with a data-driven,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of QA, QC, or Regulatory within cosmetics/personal care/consumer products
• Strong knowledge of Health Canada, FDA, MOCRA, and labeling requirements
• Experience with specifications, quality systems, SOPs, inspections, regulatory processes
• Leadership or coaching experience is an asset
• Familiarity with EU cosmetic regulations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and regulatory compliance across beauty, personal care, and consumer products
• Review specifications, ingredient documentation and labeling for regulatory approval
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal teams and clients
• Oversee product evaluations and develop QC plans
• Review QC reports and authorize final shipment releases
• Develop and improve SOPs and quality documentation
• Collaborate with Product Development, Supply Chain, Sales and vendors

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacy or related scientific discipline

Job description

Welcome to IBG!

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide.

IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the beauty industry. Together, we are concept builders and boosters with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands.

We are currently looking for a Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory to lead quality and regulatory compliance across our beauty, personal care, and consumer products portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet the highest quality standards and comply with applicable Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements throughout the product development and production lifecycle, from initial specifications and development samples through to pre-production, production QC, and final QA shipment release.

Reporting to the Head of QAR, North America, you will serve as a key quality leader and trusted partner to Product Development, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving quality excellence while supporting innovation and business growth.

This role is for an existing vacancy.

In this role, you will:

Quality & Regulatory Leadership

• Ensure products comply with Canadian and U.S. cosmetic and consumer product regulations.
• Review and approve product specifications, ingredient documentation, and product labeling.
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal teams and support client compliance requirements.
• Approve artwork and packaging for regulatory compliance prior to production.

Quality Assurance & Product Evaluation

• Oversee product evaluations throughout development, pre-production, and production stages.
• Develop inspection and quality control plans to ensure products meet client specifications.
• Review testing, inspection, and quality documentation to support product approvals.

Product Release & Continuous Improvement

• Review quality control reports and authorize final shipment releases.
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs, quality standards, and quality management documentation.
• Identify process improvements and drive quality initiatives across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product Development, Supply Chain, Project Management, Sales, and external vendors.
• Coordinate third-party testing and inspection activities.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and/or Regulatory Affairs within cosmetics, personal care, OTC, or consumer products.
• Strong working knowledge of Health Canada, FDA, MOCRA, and cosmetic labeling requirements.
• Experience with product specifications, quality systems, SOP development, inspections, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience managing external testing laboratories and quality inspection programs.
• Previous leadership, coaching, or team development experience is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with EU cosmetic regulations is an asset

Key competencies

• Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

What we offer

You will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done.

On top of that you will get:

• A competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $70,000-$85,000 depending on experience
• A comprehensive health/dental and retirement savings plan with employer match
• To work in a hybrid environment with the opportunity to work 2 days remotely
• An international working environment full of energy, beauty and growth
• Opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
• Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools may be used to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all final hiring decisions are made by authorized human personnel.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and other identities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know by contacting us at [e-mail] so we can work with you to meet your needs.