Regulatory Affairs (OTC or Cosmetics)

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

• 5+ years in product development, quality control, or regulatory roles (FDA & cGMP preferred).

Overview

The Regulatory Affairs Manager ensures product integrity, compliance, and brand trust throughout the product lifecycle. This role oversees ingredient compliance, labeling accuracy, regulatory strategy, and risk assessment while supporting innovation and sustainability.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field; or Business with cosmetic/pharma experience.
• 5+ years in product development, quality control, or regulatory roles (FDA & cGMP preferred).
• Strong expertise in ingredient compliance and safety assessments.
• 3+ years in ingredient research, supplier engagement, and documentation review.
• Project management experience with software tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.