Cosmetics Regulatory Affairs Manager | MoCRA & Compliance

Kelly Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager in Indianapolis, IN to lead domestic and international regulatory compliance for a cosmetic manufacturer. This onsite role serves as the primary regulatory resource for internal teams, customers, distributors, regulatory authorities, and external partners while supporting business growth and minimizing regulatory risk.

The candidate will oversee adverse event reporting, product registrations, and risk assessments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetic regulatory affairs, compliance, quality, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of FDA cosmetic regulations, MoCRA, adverse event reporting, and consumer risk assessment.
• Working knowledge of Proposition 65, ingredient restrictions, and chemical compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Regulatory Affairs & Compliance function, including systems, records, procedures, deadlines, and assigned staff.
• Ensure compliance with FDA cosmetic requirements and MoCRA, including facility registrations, product listings, renewals, and updates.
• Manage the company's adverse event reporting program, including assessment, investigation, documentation, reportability determinations, and FDA submissions.
• Conduct consumer and product regulatory risk assessments and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Manage domestic and international product registrations, including country-specific ingredient, labeling, notification, and responsible-person requirements.
• Serve as the primary regulatory contact for external partners.
• Review ingredients, formulas, labels, packaging, and product information for regulatory compliance (Prop 65 etc).
• Oversee packaging, recycling, EPR, and related environmental compliance requirements.
• Respond to regulatory requests and maintain accurate product and compliance information.
• Maintain regulatory databases, registrations, approvals, certifications, documentation, and renewal calendars.
• Provide regulatory training and guidance to employees and cross-functional teams.
• Support inspections, audits, agency inquiries, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide factual regulatory guidance to Marketing; advertising review remains with Marketing.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

MoCRA knowledge

FDA cosmetics

Documentation

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Regulatory databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager in Indianapolis, IN to lead domestic and international regulatory compliance for a cosmetic manufacturer. This onsite role serves as the primary regulatory resource for internal teams, customers, distributors, regulatory authorities, and external partners while supporting business growth and minimizing regulatory risk.

The candidate will oversee adverse event reporting, product registrations, and risk assessments,