Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager: Osmo

parfumsworldwide; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) with employer match

Flexible paid time off

Paid family leave

Commuter benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Healthcare FSA

Company holidays

Job summary

Osmo, based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, seeks a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Fragrance, to lead regulatory work for fragrance ingredients and finished products. The role requires eight or more years in regulatory affairs within the fragrance industry and a relevant bachelor's degree.

You will interpret IFRA standards, REACH, and EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, advise cross-functional teams during development, and maintain regulatory databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of regulatory affairs experience, including fragrance-industry experience.
• Experience with IFRA, REACH and EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
• Experience spanning global markets with knowledge of regulatory trends and changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory work for fragrance ingredients and finished products.
• Interpret global regulatory requirements and advise teams during product development.
• Maintain regulatory databases and documentation strategy.
• Support cross-functional teams (Perfumery, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Commercial).
• Handle customer-facing compliance inquiries and regulatory risk assessments.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

IFRA standards

Global regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or regulatory field

Job description

Osmo is hiring a full-time role for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Fragrance in Elizabeth, New Jersey . The position pays $130,000 to $150,000 plus equity and leads regulatory work for fragrance ingredients and finished products. The manager interprets global requirements, applies IFRA standards, and advises teams during product development. The role requires at least eight years of regulatory affairs experience, including fragrance-industry experience, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or regulatory field.

Osmo is a digital olfaction company headquartered in Elizabeth, with another office in Somerville, Massachusetts. The manager works across Perfumery, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial as products move from raw materials to finished goods. Global, multi-market compliance experience is required, along with working knowledge of IFRA, REACH, the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, and other applicable regulations. The position includes equity, a 401(k) with employer match, flexible paid time off, paid family leave, commuter benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a healthcare FSA, and company holidays.

• Role: Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Fragrance
• Employer: Osmo
• Employment type: Full-time
• Salary: $130,000 to $150,000 plus equity

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree, at least eight years of regulatory affairs experience, and direct experience in the fragrance industry. The application requires candidates to settle their work authorization and prepare examples of global compliance work, formulation decisions, and cross-functional regulatory advice.

Regulatory Scope

The manager interprets requirements for fragrance ingredients and finished products across multiple markets. The work includes assessing raw materials, formulas, and finished products for regulatory risk before commercial decisions are made.

IFRA standards guide the safe use of fragrance ingredients through scientifically developed restrictions and usage limits. The role tracks changes to those standards and identifies when a formulation, ingredient record, or product plan requires review. REACH, the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, and other market-specific rules form part of the working knowledge expected in this position.

Cross-Functional Product Decisions

Perfumery and Procurement rely on the manager's assessment when raw materials or formulas change. Quality and Manufacturing receive regulatory direction during production planning, while Commercial receives support for customer questions about product compliance.

The role also handles customer-facing compliance inquiries and advises on product-development decisions. A regulatory risk assessment can affect ingredient selection, documentation, formula timing, and the markets where a fragrance product can be sold.

• Drive compliance with IFRA standards.
• Assess raw materials, formulas, and finished products.
• Maintain regulatory databases and documentation strategy.
• Support customer compliance inquiries.
• Track regulatory trends and recommend business actions.

Global Compliance Systems

Osmo expects the manager to lead regulatory database and documentation strategy rather than limit the work to individual product reviews. The function keeps technical information organized for product teams, customer responses, audits, and future market decisions.

The position also involves building or restructuring a regulatory function and serving as a regulatory advisor during due diligence or audits. Strong communication skills matter because the manager translates technical requirements into decisions for teams with different responsibilities.

Elizabeth Workplace and Benefits

The primary workplace is Osmo's headquarters in Elizabeth, New Jersey. A complimentary shuttle serves Brooklyn and Newark, and Osmo maintains an additional office in Somerville, Massachusetts. The company provides catered lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Equity accompanies the stated salary range. The benefits package includes a 401(k) employer match, flexible paid time off, paid family leave, commuter benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a healthcare FSA, and company holidays. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

The position places regulatory judgment beside fragrance creation, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and commercial work. Candidates with experience across global markets can apply that background to ingredients and finished products rather than a single national rule set.

Osmo's application page identifies the Elizabeth role and the salary range. The published position has no stated application deadline, so candidates should prepare the required scientific, regulatory, and fragrance-industry experience before applying.