Head of Regulatory Affairs

#MaesaMagic   

Maesa is the world's largest independent beauty incubator, housing numerous, fast growing "it" brands within all categories of beauty. We are a high growth global company in the middle of the transition from founder lead to private equity owned. With an incubation flywheel ideating on new global brand launches, Maesa pushes creative and technical boundaries to deliver exceptional performance and establish global staying power. Maesa has a keen focus on marketing and white space analysis, which guides its thinking on marketing existing brands as well as development of new brands through its extremely unique structure. We are vertically integrated globally with in-house marketing, branding, product development/formulation, packaging design/engineering and regulatory. With a focus on modernity and sustainability, we design innovative solutions and make proactive choices to achieve environmental neutrality and consumer wellness. Maesa has mastered "commercializing creativity," making itself a leader in the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 300 team members worldwide. 

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and solutions-oriented leader to join our organization as Head of Regulatory Affairs. This role will be responsible for overseeing all RA activities related to beauty care within the organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Legal Team to help provide strategic direction, leadership, and expertise to ensure compliance with global regulations, support product innovation, and drive business growth. The role involves managing a team of regulatory professionals, developing regulatory strategies, and establishing strong relationships with regulatory agencies and industry partners.

The Head of Regulatory Affairs reports to the General Counsel Officer. This role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office three (3) days a week, at minimum.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy and Leadership:

• Design and implement regulatory strategies to support the development, registration, and commercialization of beauty care products.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the regulatory affairs team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Establish best practices, processes, and standards for regulatory compliance and excellence.

Global Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain solid knowledgebase of global regulatory frameworks and industry trends impacting beauty care products, including EU, FDA, SEA, ME, and other global regulatory markets.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to product formulation, labeling, safety assessment, and marketing claims.

Product Registration and Market Authorization:

• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, notifications, and product registrations to obtain market authorization for beauty care products.
• Manage interactions with regulatory authorities and facilitate communications to support regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Partner closely with the appropriate teams to achieve new market registrations and compliance.

 Ingredient Review and Compliance:

• Lead the evaluation of beauty care ingredients for safety, regulatory compliance, and suitability for use in product formulations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory restrictions and requirements for beauty care ingredients, including banned substances and labeling requirements.

Labeling and Claims Compliance:

• Provide oversight and guidance on product labeling and marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve product claims to ensure accuracy, substantiation, and compliance with advertising regulations.

Regulatory Intelligence and Advocacy:

• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging issues, and legislative changes affecting beauty care regulations.
• Engage with industry associations, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advocate for favorable regulatory policies and influence regulatory decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Legal to support product development and commercialization activities.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Risk Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct risk assessments, compliance audits, and gap analyses to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance regulatory processes, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Train and mentor regulatory affairs staff

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a focus in Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, RA). A master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs highly preferred
• At least 10+ years of relevant regulatory affairs experience within the beauty care/pharma industry and a deep understanding of global regulatory requirements and standards. FDA regulations, EU beauty care Regulation, ISO standards, CTFA guidelines.
• Proven track record of successfully leading regulatory activities and achieving approvals for beauty care products.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization/time management skills; demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines to manage regulatory submissions, audits, and ongoing interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, ever-changing environment; someone who thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly.
• An energetic, positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other technologies.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing documents and ensuring compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and inspire a team.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

$190k/yr - $210k/yr Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.

Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.

Our Commitment to You

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.  We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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