Regulatory Manager

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, founder-led global beauty brand with an established international presence. Purpose, business excellence and kindness sit at the heart of the organisation, alongside a commitment to creating innovative products, content and a strong beauty community. 

Reporting to the Director of Regulatory, the Technical Regulatory Manager will lead regulatory affairs activities across the UK and Europe while acting as a technical and ingredient expert within the regulatory team. The role combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution, providing technical guidance, interpreting regulatory changes and partnering with cross-functional teams to support compliant and timely product launches. The position also includes line management of junior to mid-level regulatory team members.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of regulatory compliance for cosmetic products marketed across the UK and Europe, covering formulas, packaging and claims.
• Lead the collection and maintenance of technical documentation, including PIF documentation and CPSRs.
• Review formulas and raw materials for UK and EU compliance while supporting wider global formula compliance requirements.
• Coordinate testing required for regional compliance in partnership with the wider regulatory team.
• Manage on-pack translations for artwork and marketing copy where required.
• Oversee marketing claims substantiation, including briefing efficacy testing laboratories and coordinating timings and updates with Marketing and Product Development.
• Manage regulatory software, formula reviews and global INCI list generation.
• Lead UK and EU labelling compliance and artwork approvals, with oversight of wider global labelling requirements.
• Attend launch meetings, track regulatory projects and keep relevant teams updated on progress.
• Lead formula and packaging regulatory compliance initiatives across the UK and EU.
• Monitor emerging UK and EU regulations, assess potential business impact and provide proactive regulatory intelligence.
• Support new market and retailer onboarding requirements.
• Lead post-market surveillance, maintaining safety documentation and escalation processes in line with cosmetovigilance requirements.
• Partner closely with NPD, Product Development, Marketing, commercial teams and regional leadership to support compliant launches, registrations and launch strategies.
• Manage and support junior to mid-level regulatory team members.

Requirements

• Seasoned experience within Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs, with hands-on experience launching cosmetic products across the UK and EU.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU cosmetics regulations, formula compliance, PIFs, CPSRs, claims substantiation, artwork approvals and product registrations.
• Proven knowledge of the makeup and cosmetics industry, ideally gained within beauty, cosmetics or personal care.
• Degree in Cosmetic Science or a similar scientific discipline.
• Previous line management experience with junior to mid-level team members.
• Experience across formula and raw material reviews, labelling, regulatory intelligence, claims, cosmetovigilance and cross-functional launch support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, with familiarity with social media and web platforms considered advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong analytical and highly organised approach.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, meet deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and propose practical solutions.
• Strong emotional intelligence, communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A resourceful and collaborative working style, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional early morning or late evening calls to support global business needs.

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