Cosmetics & OTC Regulatory Lead: Strategy & Compliance

Ajulia Executive Search; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to safeguard product integrity across the lifecycle. You will drive regulatory strategy, labeling accuracy, and supplier documentation in support of compliant, sustainable products.

The role requires 5+ years in development/regulatory roles, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate testing and audits with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development, quality control, or regulatory roles.
• Strong expertise in ingredient compliance and safety assessments.
• Experience with regulatory standards (FDA, EPA, NOP, NSF/ANSI 305).

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Strategy — Lead compliance planning for new ingredients, formulations, and technologies.
• Compliance Oversight — Ensure products meet FDA, EPA, NOP, NSF/ANSI 305, Fair Trade, and other standards.
• Label Review — Approve product labels and packaging for accuracy, allergen disclosures, and certification marks.
• Supplier Documentation — Verify supplier technical documents, safety data, and sustainability claims.
• Testing & Validation — Design testing strategies with labs to support compliance and claims.
• Project Management — Collaborate with innovation teams to align priorities and manage documentation.
• Scale-Up & Tech Transfer — Lead documentation for manufacturing transitions and contract manufacturer handoffs.
• Team Leadership — Supervise RDI Coordinator, set priorities, and establish workflows for compliance tracking.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Quality control

Education

Chemistry/Cosmetic Science degree

Tools

Project management software

LIMS

Job description

Ajulia Executive Search seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to safeguard product integrity across the lifecycle. You will drive regulatory strategy, labeling accuracy, and supplier documentation in support of compliant, sustainable products.

The role requires 5+ years in development/regulatory roles, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate testing and audits with multiple stakeholders.