Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

About rhode: rhode is a line of curated skincare essentials. Formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it's a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional leaders to develop and implement an effective and efficient regulatory strategy for domestic and international sales of skincare and cosmetic products through a deep understanding of the competitive market landscape, regulatory / legislative initiatives, and product marketing strategy
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all products regarding formulation and packaging
• Provide regulatory guidance, advice, risk analysis, and insight for future and existing products to achieve compliance and meet business objectives
• Maintain current knowledge of domestic and international cosmetic and over-the-counter product regulations as well as certification requirements of various organizations such as the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics Leaping Bunny Program, PETA, etc.
• Ensure compliance with MOCRA (Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022)
• Supervise completion of applicable product filings for respective regions including Health Canada CNF, EU CPNP, California Safe Cosmetics Act, etc.
• Review all marketing materials and content, ensuring they comply with FDA and FTC guidelines.
• Oversee external regulatory resources to ensure timely product registrations, regulatory planning for new product introductions and product changes, and assist in maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Provide the regulatory plan, guidance on risk assessment, and required corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements, as well as leadership and guidance on global regulatory strategy, such as US FDA product registration, Health Canada registration, global product registrations, and clinical evaluations.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry best practices in the U.S skincare ad beauty markets. Provide strategic advice to internal teams on navigating regulatory updates and maintaining compliance.
• Participate in review of all promotional materials, including product labels, packaging, product claims and substantiation of the same.
  
  

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other science discipline.
  
  

Work Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience in regulatory affairs preferably in a cosmetic or personal care products company; additional experience in quality control is a plus.
• 5-7 years' experience as an active participant with cosmetic-centric FDA audits.
• Must be a practitioner of and have a solid understanding of regulations surrounding cosmetics including US-FDA, FPLA (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act), FDC (Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act), EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, and Health Canada.
• Familiarity with notification streams including US & Canada OTC's, Health Canada CNF, and EU CPNP is beneficial.
  
  

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This role is based out of our headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

rhode, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, pays, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture (hr@rhodeskin.com) to request that accommodation.