Regulatory Affairs Manager (6-Month Contract)

Lush North America; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural products company seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, manage a diverse team, and adapt to new opportunities in Toronto. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of industry experience, strong leadership attributes, and extensive knowledge of North American regulatory environments. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing regulatory audits and fostering communication with internal and external stakeholders. Salary ranges from $97,000 to $120,400 CAD annually.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Diverse company culture

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years industry experience with at least 3-5 years of management.
• Extensive knowledge of operations in North American regulatory environments.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory audits and submissions to health authorities.
• Provide growth and development opportunities to a diverse team.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Regulatory Affairs Manager plays an essential role in growing talent in our business through collaboration and sharing best practices with the Product Team. You know how to be curious about opportunities and how to be real with feedback and support.

As a growing business, Lush needs people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business, analyze and respond to your business needs. Our Lush staff live with purpose, finding their personal value connection with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #mylushlife

Responsibilities

• Manages regulatory audits and submissions such as licenses, permits, and related documentation to Health Canada, U.S. FDA, and other regulatory agencies, including CFIA, CRA, CDPH, Natural Health Product applications (if applicable), according to current Agency requirements
• Manages and provides growth and development opportunities to a diverse team responsible for supporting the business in regulatory compliance
• Actively and addresses the team’s performance and co-creates action plans to build skills, improve engagement, while demonstrating empathy and considering individuals perspectives
• Oversees all product commercialization initiatives from a regulatory affairs perspective, including establishing/maintaining various product attributes, laboratory analysis etc.
• Manages the regulatory status of existing products (including labels and other related assets), and endeavours to minimize issues arising with regards to regulatory compliance in North American jurisdictions
• Maintains current knowledge base of existing and emerging domestic and global regulatory trends, laws, and guidance documents
• Collaborates cross-functionally and with counterparts to inform business decisions; plans/develops team objectives and strategies while continually evaluating and balancing responsibilities. Provides management and direction to the team in order to meet business product objectives
• Collaborates with the Product & Legislative Assurance Manager and team on the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices as needed across Canadian facilities
• Collaborates with global counterparts to ensure all regulatory requirements are met for those serving North American customers, as needed
• Provides support with the values and ethics initiatives of the business
• Maintains positive and cooperative communication and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, counterparts, and vendors

Qualifications

You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Minimum of 7+ years industry experience with at least 3-5 years of management within the Regulatory Affairs functions of a Food/Cosmetic/Natural Health Product company
• Extensive knowledge of operations in North American regulatory environments, gained through formal and informal training, interactions, research, experience, as well as detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and policy documents
• Demonstrated leadership attributes
• Ability to navigate stakeholder relationships while navigating regulatory requirements for new and unique cosmetic inventions
• Strong communication skills, ability to promote learning and development; can have difficult conversations
• Experience with change management processes, influencing, and negotiation
• Adapts well and can manage stress in a fast paced and changing work environment
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in commonly used software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred:

• Experience with Quality Assurance and GMP programs
• Familiarity with ingredients tariff classifications, cross border shipping requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline
• Proven people leadership experience

Job Type: 6 month, full-time contract role. Hybrid role.

Job Location: Must be located in Toronto, Ontario or surrounding areas. This is a hybrid role with 3 days/week onsite.

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.

This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's location. This range is based on base salary and does not include additional bonus program and total rewards eligibility.

Base Salary Range $97,000 — $120,400 CAD

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