Director, Regulatory Affairs

LUXURY BRAND PARTNERS L•La Junta, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Director of Regulatory Affairs to join our team. In this role, you will The Director of Regulatory will manage all regulatory compliance aspects of our business, ensuring formulas and packaging are compliant with regulations in countries in which products are sold, registering new products both domestically and internationally, and overseeing product testing and quality assurance. He/she will work closely with product development, packaging, operations, and finance/legal, as well as outside advisors. The successful candidate will have at least ten (10) years’ experience in regulatory affairs, ideally in the beauty or CPG industries, and be detail-oriented and self-motivated. As a member of the Legal team, you will collaborate with Marketing & PD teams and report directly to the Brand President. HYBRID: This role is classified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standard Act’s overtime requirement and is open to candidates based in Los Angeles, CA. While the position is primarily remote, it follows a hybrid schedule requiring occasional in-person work in Culver City, CA 90230. The role requires working in PST hours, so candidates located on the West Coast are preferred. A reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace free from significant distractions are essential for remote work.

Requirements

10+ years of industry experience in regulatory affairs. Beauty, Skin Care, Hair Care and/or CPG experience a plus
Expert understanding of global cosmetic and chemical regulations
Extensive knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards relating to a variety of consumer products in the US, EU and Canada
Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills
Extremely detail-oriented
Strategic thinker who blends strong analytics and creativity and curiosity
Strong work ethic and can-do attitude
Problem solving and entrepreneurial in nature
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong team player
Thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in scientific discipline such as chemistry, biology, toxicology or environmental science is a plus
Product development experience is a plus
OTC experience is a plus
Established industry relationships

Responsibilities

Act as subject matter expert on regulatory affairs, safety and quality assurance.
Manage the regulatory department and oversee the day-to-day work of all regulatory associates.
Understand and manage formula and packaging compliance with US (e.g. California labeling guidelines) and international regulations for new and existing products.
Stay up to date with regulatory changes impacting ingredients and products and communicate developments to management and suppliers.
Ensure all products are in compliance with domestic and international regulatory, environmental and hazmat shipping regulations.
Author & maintain Safety Data Sheets, NAFTA certificates, handle regulatory filings and necessary updates to regulatory filings in each market (e.g., US, Canada, Europe).
Manage FDA registrations to ensure company compliance with new MOCRA regulations.
Ensure compliance with California Air Resource Board.
Support PD with performing product name trademark searches and compliant product descriptions based on global market requirements
Support PD and marketing in clinical and consumer product claims testing.
Work closely with PD to evaluate product and packaging copy and providing feedback and recommended verbiage to ensure claims and verbiage are legal and substantiated.
Risk-assess every product launch (ie formula, product copy, claims, packaging labeling, marketing claims, etc) and call-out any potential concerns.
Generate ingredient lists for labeling of all products.
Perform artwork/label review from both a technical and claims perspective. Final approval of primary and secondary copy.
Address all product and regulatory questions from the team
Approval of all product claims and consumer-facing marketing copy.
Perform all OTC evaluations and provide guidance to the team on process and requirements, including development, testing, labeling, copy/claims, FDA registration, launch, complaints, etc.
Compile documentation and maintain European regulatory Product Information Files for each product.
Oversee processes and advise on entering new markets from a regulatory standpoint.
Recommend and oversee quality assurance programs.
Oversee product safety, stability and claims testing (Micro, safety, RIPT).
Advocate for the company with industry associations and represent Luxury Brand Partners and its brands in industry groups (e.g., ICMAD, PCPC).
Act as primary point of contact and liaison for internal teams, vendors and regulatory representatives, MOH, etc.
Advise on ingredient usage, from a regulatory and marketing perspective for new formulation.
Create new operating procedures and protocols and create standardized written policies.
Proactively educate the team on ongoing or potential new regulations that may be passed into law; most importantly fo the PD team to initiate reformulations and/or revisions with packaging and labeling.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)
Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available
Employer paid long-term and short-term disability
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days (unless state law requires otherwise, in which case we will comply with state law)
Twelve paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications
401(k) with company match
Monthly technology allowance
Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
Quarterly sample boxes featuring our brands products
Employee referral program with rewards