Regulatory Affairs Specialist
This position provides critical support in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for personal care and cosmetic formulations. The ideal candidate will assist with raw material data collection, compliance documentation, and serve as a liaison to the R&D team for onboarding new raw materials. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Support or provide formula and raw material reviews.
- Collect, organize, and maintain raw material data and documentation.
- Ensure the accuracy of raw material certifications and specifications within product formulating systems and databases.
- Ensure correct INCI labeling for all raw materials
- Prepare and update regulatory statements, Ingredient Declarations (CIDs/ILs), and ingredient compliance documentation.
- Support formula compliance with customer and governing body requirements, including certifications (e.g., organic, ISO).
- Act as a liaison to the R&D team for onboarding new raw materials and entering accurate data into the reference database.
- Ensure formula and raw material alignment with compliance and customer requirements.
- Assist with customer-specific material restrictions and annual OTC drug listings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification requirements
- A minimum of an associate degree, bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is preferred.
- Experience in cosmetic regulatory experience preferred.
- Additional OTC experience is a plus.
- Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
- A team player with a strong sense of integrity.
- Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter, ability to work with little supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.