Regulatory Manager - Cosmetics

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A beauty and skincare company is looking for a Regulatory Manager to lead their compliance team. This full-time role will involve managing regulatory affairs for cosmetic products, supporting product launches, and ensuring compliance with global regulations. Ideal candidates will have over eight years of experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cosmetics regulatory affairs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for regulatory inquiries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for product artworks.
• Develop global regulatory strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Regulatory Manager – Cosmetics

Job Type: Full-time, permanent position

Location: Cheshire East district, UK – Full-time office-based position

Cpl is collaborating with a growing beauty and skincare company with a large customer base, including high street retailers, online fashion retailers, and licensed products, focusing on colour cosmetics, skincare, hair care, body care, and fragrances.

The company is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Leader to join its Regulatory Compliance Team of 9 members. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory, Technical & Quality, you will lead the regulatory compliance team, managing regulatory and technical compliance for all retail partners and cosmetic products, from concept to delivery, collaborating with NPD teams and the China Factory to ensure products meet global sale requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as the primary contact for regulatory inquiries from customers and internal teams.
2. Communicate complex regulatory requirements and technical data effectively across teams to facilitate product launches.
3. Ensure regulatory compliance for all product artwork and marketing messages across channels and markets.
4. Assist in developing and implementing the global regulatory strategy.
5. Support NPD with claims and testing to maximize compliance and claims validity.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global regulations to ensure ongoing compliance amidst business growth.
7. Own the development of safe, compliant products, advising on ingredient selection and external consultancy use.
8. Prepare technical documentation for submissions, licensing, and change reporting.
9. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Qualifications:

1. Must have previous experience in cosmetics regulatory affairs (8+ years).
2. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
4. Willing to be on-site in Knutsford, UK, as sponsorship is not provided.

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