Regulatory Manager - Cosmetics

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing beauty and skincare company seeks a Regulatory Manager to lead their regulatory compliance team. The role includes managing compliance for cosmetic products, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring products meet global market requirements. Candidates must have extensive experience in cosmetics and regulatory affairs and be willing to work onsite in Knutsford.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of significant experience in cosmetic regulatory affairs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive issue anticipation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regulatory compliance for all product artworks and marketing messages.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to facilitate successful product launches.
• Author and compile technical documentation for submissions, licensing, and change reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

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Regulatory Manager - Cosmetics, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Cpl Life Sciences

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Regulatory Manager – Cosmetics

Job Type: Full-time, permanent position

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

Cpl is collaborating with a growing beauty and skincare company with a large customer base, ranging from high street retailers from all around the world, online fashion retailers, and licensed products. Focus areas include colour cosmetics, skincare, hair care, body care, and fragrances.

The business seeks a Senior Regulatory Affairs Leader to join a rapidly growing, high-energy team in Northwest England. The role involves designing and manufacturing private label and branded cosmetic products from concept to delivery.

As a Regulatory Manager, you will join the 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 the company's innovative range of cosmetic products. You will collaborate closely with NPD Teams and the new China Factory to ensure products meet global sale requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for regulatory inquiries from customers or team members.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams and communicate complex regulatory requirements and technical data clearly to diverse audiences, facilitating successful product launches.
• Ensure comprehensive regulatory compliance for all product artworks and marketing messages across channels and global markets.
• Work with the Head of Regulatory, Technical & Quality to develop and implement the global regulatory strategy.
• Support NPD on claims and testing to maximize and ensure compliance with legislation in key markets.
• Maintain a deep understanding of global regulations to keep the business agile and compliant during rapid growth.
• Take ownership of developing safe and compliant products, advising development teams on ingredient selection, and utilizing external consultants as needed.
• Author and compile technical documentation for submissions, licensing, re-licensing, and change reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous experience in cosmetics is a MUST
• Significant experience in cosmetic regulatory affairs (8+ years)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across management levels
• Strong analytical skills and proactive issue anticipation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with a focus on speed to market

This role does not offer job sponsorship, and the candidate MUST be willing to work onsite in Knutsford.