Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Bentley Labs

Digitailor; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

THG is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Edison, NJ to support regulatory documentation, labeling, testing, and regulatory submissions for cosmetics and OTC products. You will coordinate ingredient reviews and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Operations to ensure compliant product development.

Ideal candidates have about 3 years in regulatory affairs, knowledge of FDA requirements, and strong organizational skills. A related bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related function within cosmetics, personal care, OTC, or other regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of FDA requirements, product labeling, ingredient documentation, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Experience preparing regulatory documentation, coordinating testing activities, and supporting technical or customer requests.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Documentation & Product Records: prepare, maintain, organize regulatory docs; manage ingredient data in regulatory and ERP systems.
• Formula, Claims & Labeling Support: review formulas for regulatory compliance; assist with claims substantiation and attestations.
• Product Testing & Laboratory Coordination: coordinate third-party testing, timelines, and reporting; track stability and RIPT.
• Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration: respond to inquiries; partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and labs.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory Compliance

Product Development

Documentation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Location

50 Clearview Road, Edison, NJ, 08837 Life at THG Beauty We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic. By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online. THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader. About Bentley Labs Bentley Laboratories is a premier beauty contract manufacturer based in Edison, NJ. For over twenty years, Bentley has been a trusted supplier for the world’s top global beauty brands, creating and producing award-winning innovations across the skincare, bodycare, haircare, hygiene and color cosmetics categories. Bentley’s core manufacturing capabilities include OTC’S; skincare emulsions; surfactant systems for haircare, bath & body products; hot fill processing for solid stick deodorants, lip balms, and other wax systems; and powders for dry shampoos and loose powder face applications. Known for its innovation capabilities, quality, and manufacturing excellence, Bentley maintains the highest standards in GMP compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. About the Regulatory Team The Regulatory Affairs team supports compliant development, testing, documentation, labeling, and commercialization of cosmetic, personal care, and over-the-counter (OTC) products. The team partners with R&D, Quality, Sales, Operations, customers, suppliers, and third-party laboratories to support product requirements in applicable markets. About The Regulatory Specialist Role The Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports the development, testing, documentation, labeling, and commercialization of cosmetic, personal care, and OTC products. Reporting to the Regulatory Affairs Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating regulatory documentation, ingredient and formula reviews, labeling support, product testing activities, and customer regulatory requests. The successful candidate will ensure records are accurate, compliant, and maintained to support regulatory and business requirements. As the Regulatory Affairs Specialist you will: Regulatory Documentation & Product Records Prepare, maintain, and organize regulatory documentation, including ingredient lists, specifications, product dossiers, certificates, and technical records. Maintain accurate ingredient, raw material, and product data within regulatory and ERP systems. Request, track, and review supplier documentation, escalating missing or incomplete information as required. Support customer questionnaires, technical requests, and documentation packages. Formula, Claims & Labeling Support Review formulas against regulatory requirements, ingredient restrictions, and customer specifications. Support claims substantiation and preparation of regulatory declarations and customer attestations. Review ingredient listings, labels, and packaging content for compliance and accuracy. Assist with U.S. FDA cosmetic and OTC requirements and applicable international regulations. Product Testing & Laboratory Coordination Coordinate third-party testing activities, including sample submissions, quotations, timelines, and reporting. Track stability, preservative efficacy, RIPT, and other testing programs. Compile testing documentation and follow up on outstanding results. Support preparation of customer testing packages and product dossiers. Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration Respond to routine regulatory and customer inquiries, escalating complex matters when required. Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and external laboratories to resolve regulatory and documentation issues. Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and quality audits through document retrieval and follow-up actions. Maintain trackers, meet regulatory deadlines, and identify opportunities to improve processes and record accuracy. What skills and experience do I need for this role? Essential Approximately 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Product Development Support, or a related function within cosmetics, personal care, OTC, or another regulated industry. Working knowledge of FDA requirements, product labeling, ingredient documentation, and regulatory compliance practices. Experience preparing regulatory documentation, coordinating testing activities, and supporting technical or customer requests. Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn regulatory databases and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. Experience with INCI nomenclature, global cosmetic regulations, and product information files. Exposure to OTC testing, stability studies, micro challenge testing, RIPT, and laboratory coordination. Familiarity with Ithos or similar regulatory management systems.

Location

Edison, NJ (50 Clearview Road & 111 Fieldcrest Avenue) Physical Demands Work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Ability to wear PPE and work safely around manufacturing processes. Compensation $70,000–$81,000 annually , based on experience, skills, and qualifications. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.