Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Cosmetics (Global)

Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Cosmetics (Global)

Church & Dwight is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Cosmetics (Global) to serve as the regulatory subject matter expert for cosmetic products and lead regulatory strategy, risk assessment, and execution to enable compliant new product development (NPD), global market entry, and lifecycle maintenance. This role partners closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain, and international subsidiaries/distributors to ensure products meet global regulatory requirements while supporting business growth and on-time product launches.

The Regulatory Affairs Manager Global Cosmetics will lead global regulatory operations for cosmetic products, ensuring compliance across all markets while supporting innovation and commercialization efforts. This role is responsible for evaluating formulas, ingredients, packaging, labeling, claims, and intended product use to determine regulatory pathways, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies. The position will also oversee the creation and maintenance of regulatory master files, product dossiers, registrations, notifications, and change control documentation while driving cross-functional alignment and regulatory excellence.

Hybrid: The role will be based in Princeton, NJ and requires in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory operations for cosmetic products to support market entry, expansion, and lifecycle maintenance across subsidiaries and distributor markets.

• Own regulatory assessments within the NPD process, including evaluation of formulas, ingredients, packaging, labeling, claims, and intended use.

• Determine regulatory classifications and pathways while identifying compliance risks and recommending mitigation plans to support successful product launches.

• Create, maintain, and govern global regulatory master files and product dossiers, including substantiation documentation, safety assessments, registrations, notifications, supplier documentation, and change history records.

• Ensure regulatory documentation is maintained with strong traceability, version control, and audit readiness.

• Project manage multiple regulatory workstreams by establishing timelines, milestones, priorities, and deliverables while communicating status updates and escalation needs to stakeholders.

• Interpret and translate global cosmetic regulations into practical business guidance for cross-functional partners.

• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure compliant product development and commercialization decisions.

• Monitor global regulatory and scientific developments impacting cosmetic products and proactively communicate business impacts and recommendations.

• Manage external consultants and regulatory service providers, including scope, budget, deliverables, and performance expectations.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries by maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating responses.

• Engage with regulators, trade associations, and external stakeholders as appropriate.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of regulatory policies, procedures, training programs, and compliance metrics.

• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to team members while promoting regulatory best practices and consistent execution.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 8+ years of regulatory affairs experience supporting cosmetic products.

• Demonstrated experience supporting new product development (NPD) launch readiness and lifecycle change control activities.

• Strong working knowledge of global cosmetic regulatory frameworks and international market requirements.

• Experience creating and maintaining regulatory master files, product dossiers, and audit-ready documentation.

• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive cross-functional decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting global market entry activities, including registrations, notifications, Product Information Files (PIFs), ingredient reviews, and labeling compliance requirements.

• Experience managing external consultants, outsourcing partners, budgets, and project scope.

• Previous people leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience.

• Familiarity with adjacent regulated industries such as household consumer chemicals, medical devices, or dietary supplements.

• Experience working with Regulatory Information Management Systems (RIMS) and other regulatory documentation platforms used to manage registrations, submissions, product dossiers, and regulatory data.

Compensation and Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,900-$157,900. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.