Job Description
About the position
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs, to lead all international registration activities and support global market access for our product portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory and Safety, this role is the single point of contact for all of international regulatory matters and serves as a key regulatory partner to cross-functional teams, providing clear guidance, regulatory strategy, and execution support to ensure timely, compliant product launches worldwide.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global cosmetics regulations, thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and is passionate about building and driving process improvements, simplifying ways of working, and enabling business success through regulatory excellence.
- Responsibilities
- As the international regulatory lead on cross-functional project teams, responsible for global product registrations and market entry
- Develop, communicate, and execute clear regulatory strategies, requirements, and timelines to achieve efficient and compliant global launches
- Is the subject matter expert to bring products to market and to ensure compliance with global requirements, including but not limited to providing regulatory guidance and approvals for labeling, packaging, and marketing.
- Conduct global claims review to ensure alignment with applicable regulations and substantiation standards
- Oversee claims substantiation and ensure that marketing claims are backed by sufficient scientific evidence to avoid "misbranding"
- Oversee global formulation and raw material compliance assessments in partnership with R&D and Safety teams
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate global regulatory intelligence, translating insights into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with international regulations, state laws, and sustainability-related regulatory requirements
- Support regulatory aspects of sustainability initiatives, including evolving environmental and ingredient-related requirements
- Oversee new mandatory requirements, including facility registration, product listing, and enhanced adverse event reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and clarity across regulatory workflows
- Simplify and standardize ways of working across cross-functional teams
- Drive internal initiatives that improve regulatory operations, documentation, and communication practice
- Serves as the primary liaison between R&D, Marketing, Legal, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align product launches with regulatory timelines
- Develop and deliver ongoing regulatory training programs for cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales)
- Provide day-to-day regulatory support and consultation to key business partners
- Lead and Manage and develop direct report(s), providing mentorship and performance oversight
- Represent the company in industry associations, working groups, and regulatory forums, maintaining an external presence and influence
- Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a scientific or related field preferred
- 8+ years of experience in global regulatory affairs, with a strong focus on international registration requirements and support for cosmetic products
- Deep knowledge of global cosmetic regulations, labeling requirements, and claims compliance
- Demonstrated experience supporting global product launches and market access strategies
- Strong understanding of raw material and formulation compliance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
- Experience managing or mentoring team members
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process simplification and efficiency
- Able to manage complexity and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with a global perspective
- Nice-to-haves
- Experience with regulatory intelligence and sustainability-related regulations is highly preferred
- Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
- Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
- Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents
- Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
- Our culture has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX
- Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount
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