Regulatory Affair Supervisor - Cosmetics

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus target

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS invites an experienced Regulatory Affair Supervisor to join our cosmetics team in the United States. You will lead the regulatory affairs desk, supervise a team, train staff, and ensure compliance with US/Canada cosmetics regulations to support sales and operations.

The role requires a scientific degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with hands-on experience reviewing formulas and product labels for regulatory compliance. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required.
• Minimum 2–5 years of regulatory affairs experience.
• Knowledge of cosmetics, personal care and household product regulations (US/Canada).
• Experience screening formulas and reviewing product labels for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the regulatory affairs team to ensure desktop services and retailer programs are aligned with customer requirements.
• Provide training to regulatory affairs staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of deliverables.
• Establish and lead retailer programs for products within the business unit; adapt programs based on client updates.
• Provide technical support to sales teams and account managers; assist during client interactions.
• Support tracking of open and incoming orders for local C&H laboratory.
• Prepare test plans, test protocols and SOPs according to regulatory requirements; prepare reports on desktop reviews and retailer labels.
• Train and lead execution of sensory and consumer panel testing plans; stay updated on US/Canada laws.
• Create/review/send test reports as required.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team supervision

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance review

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.)

Job description

Regulatory Affair Supervisor - Cosmetics

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 105,000 - yearly

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Responsible for technical support and the execution of desktop services and retailer program in the US with the objective to support sales and operations in growing the business; Primary focus on client program establishment and onboarding, supervision and training of regulatory personnel, and regulatory compliance review

• Supervise daily operations of the regulatory affairs team to ensure desktop services and retailer programs are executed in alignment with customer requirements
• Provides training of regulatory affairs team to ensure consistency and accuracy of deliverables
• Establish and lead the implementation of retailer programs for products within the business unit
• Modify and adapt programs based on client updates
• Provide technical support to sales teams and account managers internally and/or during interactions with clients
• Support tracking of open and incoming order for local C&H laboratory
• Prepare or support the preparation of test plans, test protocols and / or SOPs according to regulatory and/or client requirements
• Prepare reports in the area of desktop reviews (including retailer reports, ingredient and product label reviews in accordance with applicable US / Canada laws and regulations)
• Train, support and lead the execution of sensory and consumer panel testing plans
• Stay up to date on applicable and upcoming federal and state laws, hazardous materials regulations, and other applicable US / Canada laws and regulations applicable to cosmetics, personal care and household products
• Create/Review/Send test reports as required

Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager or supervisor

• Bachelor's degree within a scientific discipline such as chemistry, microbiology, etc.
• For C&H: Knowledge / experience with regulations relating to cosmetics, personal care and/or household products
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience screening formulas and reviewing product labels for regulatory compliance
• For C&H: Knowledge / experience in cosmetics, personal care or household care related testing services (microbiological, chemical, etc.) desirable
• Knowledge of retailer programs and reporting procedures

$80,000 - $105,000 USD

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health:Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth:Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth:Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance:Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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