Regulatory Affairs Manager

No7 Beauty Company; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to ,

Employee discounts

Enhanced leave pay (maternity/pat &amp

24/7 counselling via TELUS Health

Job summary

Boots is seeking a Regulatory Manager for the No7 Beauty Company’s R&D team in Nottingham. You will lead a team of regulatory experts, shape regulatory strategy for new products, and ensure compliance while enabling successful launches in the UK and beyond.

The role requires cosmetic/OTC regulatory experience, strong communication, and the ability to build cross-functional partnerships. This permanent, full-time position is based in London or Nottingham with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience within the cosmetic/OTC sector.
• 5 years’ experience in a regulatory environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to forge strong partnerships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in developing, motivating, and integrating teams.
• Strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of regulatory experts to drive product strategies.
• Set a regulatory strategy to support development and launches.
• Oversee regulatory activities aligned with the three-year product development plan.
• Build external networks for horizon scanning and represent the company.
• Develop efficient processes for regulatory activities across product lines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Job description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London or Nottingham

Are you ready to make a difference in the beauty industry? Join us at Boots as a Regulatory Manager within the No7 Beauty Company’s Research & Development team in Nottingham!
At Boots, we work every day to build a brilliant environment for our people, empowering them to make a difference for our customers and colleagues. We believe in collaboration, trust, and growth, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and excellence.

What you’ll be doing

As a Regulatory Manager, you will lead a talented team of subject matter experts, driving regulatory strategies that underpin our new product development. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet compliance standards while enabling successful launches in the UK and beyond. Your expertise will help shape our regulatory positions and policies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the beauty industry.

Key responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and manage a team of four regulatory experts, enabling effective product strategies.
• Strategy: Set a regulatory strategy that supports new product development and successful market launches.
• Product Development & Compliance: Oversee regulatory activities that align with our three-year global product development plan.
• Horizon Scanning: Build strong external networks and represent No7 Beauty Company, identifying threats and opportunities in the regulatory landscape.
• Processes & Governance: Develop efficient processes to streamline regulatory activities across new product development and existing product lines.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Experience within the cosmetic/OTC sector.
• 5 years’ experience in a regulatory environment.
• A pragmatic, logical, and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to forge strong partnerships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in developing, motivating, and integrating teams.
• Strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in global regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in product development.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development. You’ll have the chance to grow within a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics, and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone, from skin science to sustainability.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our everyday practices.