Position: Manager, Regulatory/Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Working Hours: 40 hr/week PST
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Scope of the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager, Regulatory/Quality Control/Quality Assurance to ensure all products comply with stringent local, national, and international regulatory standards. This role requires a blend of regulatory expertise, quality control knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of product safety and efficacy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local and global regulations, including MOCRA and brand-specific blacklist requirements.
- Stay updated with regulatory changes in the beauty industry.
- Oversee vendor manual creation and onboarding of new contract manufacturers.
- Product Certification: Manage and renew certifications (e.g., organic, cruelty-free, vegan).
- Ensure compliance with OTC testing, FDA regulations, and best practices.
- Quality Control: Implement and manage QC protocols during product development and manufacturing.
- Ensure product quality for launches and ongoing reorders.
- Documentation: Maintain regulatory and quality control records, including audits, clinical test results, COAs, PIFs, and compliance reports.
- Supplier and Manufacturer Liaison: Ensure suppliers and manufacturers comply with regulatory and quality standards.
- Review bulk standards and finished goods for new and existing products.
- Risk Management: Assess and mitigate regulatory and quality risks.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Legal teams to integrate compliance into strategies.
- Create compliant product copy and marketing claims.
- Training and Education: Train internal teams on regulatory and quality standards to build a culture of compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulatory and quality control role in the beauty, cosmetics, or skincare industry.
- Strong understanding of global cosmetic regulations (FDA, EU Cosmetic Regulation, ISO standards).
- Proven experience managing product certifications and regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with regulatory databases/software.