Senior QA & Ingredient Chemistry Leader

Personal Care Products Council; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Professional Societies

Training & Mentoring

Job summary

The Personal Care Products Council seeks a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance & Ingredient Chemistry to lead QA initiatives across cosmetics manufacturing and regulatory affairs. You will guide GMP compliance, support international standards, and drive cross-functional projects with scientists and regulatory experts.

Based in Washington, DC, this role blends scientific leadership with policy and industry collaboration, focusing on MoCRA readiness, quality guidelines, and INCI nomenclature

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years in quality assurance within cosmetics/personal care.
• Understanding of global regulatory landscape for quality and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA initiatives and GMP compliance in MoCRA era.
• Coordinate annual Quality Workshop and training activities.
• Support INCI nomenclature, CIR reviews, and regulatory updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Initiative

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

MS/MA or PhD in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

The Personal Care Products Council seeks a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance & Ingredient Chemistry to lead QA initiatives across cosmetics manufacturing and regulatory affairs. You will guide GMP compliance, support international standards, and drive cross-functional projects with scientists and regulatory experts.

Based in Washington, DC, this role blends scientific leadership with policy and industry collaboration, focusing on MoCRA readiness, quality guidelines, and INCI nomenclature