Sr. Manager, Regulatory

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Regulatory will report to the VP, QC/Regulatory and help provide leadership and management direction for all regulatory compliance activities on a domestic and international level across all Markwins brands. They will provide knowledge of current and future regulations regarding cosmetic ingredients, raw materials, packaging, labeling, claims, and other related areas of compliance. They will monitor changes in regulations and legislation and evaluate impacts on existing and upcoming products. The Sr. Manager, Regulatory will work closely with cross-functional teams to help determine regulatory strategies and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Essential Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Work closely with Marketing and Sales team in addition to other cross-functional leaders to build and execute an effective and efficient regulatory strategy for domestic and international levels, ensuring regulatory compliance for all new product development regarding chemical, formula, and packaging compliance for cosmetics and children's products regulations

• Provide regulatory guidance, advice, risk analysis, and insight for future and existing products to achieve compliance and meet business objectives

• Ensure compliance of all processes and procedures to applicable standards and regulations

• Communicate proactively within the company on regulatory strategies, key issues, and any other critical topics throughout the product life-cycle

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to review and approve product labelling/artwork and other marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations

• Maintain current knowledge of domestic and international cosmetic and children's product regulations

• Oversee and ensure retailer-driven compliance initiatives are met including WERCS (Worldwide Environmental Regulatory Compliance Solutions)

• Manage existing finished goods and formula compliance and initiate change when demanded by new regulations or business practices

• Manage and direct staff to regularly audit regulatory files and control documents such as SDS, COA, Spec, and Stability to ensure all information is accurate and up to date in preparation for any formal audits

• Assist with product recalls

• Support manufacturing centers and EU for REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) compliance

• Ensure compliance with MOCRA (Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022)

• Supervise completion of applicable product filings for respective regions including Health Canada CNF, EU CPNP, California Safe Cosmetics Act, etc.

• Work with consultants and internal company personnel to register facilities and OTC products with US-FDA and Health Canada and maintain company compliance as needed

• Work with Marketing and regional distributors to register products in markets outside of US, Canada, and the EU

• Create product testing protocols to align with the requirements of licensees such as Disney, Coca-Cola, and MARS, and direct and manage staff to carryout those protocols

• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and assess company and department needs to consider restructuring if needed to optimize efficiency and efficacy

• Travel to Mexico facility as needed; travel abroad other than Mexico may be required

• Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other science disciplines

• 10-12 years of experience in regulatory affairs preferably in a cosmetic or personal care products company; additional experience in quality control is a plus

• 5-7 years of related supervisory/management experience to include building and developing teams

• Must have 5-7 years' experience as an active participant with cosmetic-centric FDA audits

• Must be a practitioner of and have a solid understanding of regulations surrounding cosmetics including US-FDA, FPLA (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act), FDC (Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act), EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, and Health Canada

• Familiarity with notification streams including US & Canada OTC's, Health Canada CNF, and EU CPNP is beneficial

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability and availability to travel to Mexico as needed; travel abroad other than Mexico may be required

• Strong leadership in establishing work priorities for multiple projects, accepting responsibility, developing confidence & respect, and shifting priorities to accommodate change

• Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication with customers and staff is critical

• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, looking for ways to improve and promote quality

• Considerable management skills are required to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position

• Strong attention to detail and impeccable organizational skills

• Strong planning and analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous roles

• Collaborative working style, ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions, with the absence of disagreeable conditions.

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.

Markwins Beauty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Markwins Beauty Brands does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.