Director, Regulatory Affairs Americas , L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Director, Regulatory Affairs Americas , L'Oréal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey

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Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I), we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. Our 3,500 R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, and sustainable beauty experiences. Inside our Regulatory Affairs (SRCM) division, we are the guardians of compliance and the enablers of innovation. We are seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to serve as a strategic leader for the Americas zone. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex legislation and high-stakes business growth, defending our regulatory policies before major authorities like the FDA and CARB while ensuring our groundbreaking products reach the hands of our consumers safely and swiftly.

A Day in the Life: As a strategic leader in Regulatory Affairs, your responsibilities include:

• Regulatory Compliance Excellence: Direct the strategy to ensure all products placed on the market comply with local, country, and federal regulations across the Americas zone.
• Strategic Horizon Scanning: Proactively monitor shifts in the regulatory landscape, providing a strategic framework for their impact and developing formal action plans to meet compliance deadlines.
• Regulatory Advocacy & Representation: Act as a technical authority before external stakeholders and authorities, including the FDA and CARB, to defend L’Oréal’s policies and support the launch of disruptive new projects.
• Stakeholder Synergy: Develop and maintain a strong interface between U.S.-based R&I and Business divisions, serving as a key partner and subject matter expert for Country/Zone Scientific Directors.
• Strategic Direction: Partner with the Department Head to define functional direction, driving critical cross-disciplinary projects and ensuring the team’s skills are aligned with regional needs.
• Crisis Leadership: Independently lead the management of complex or fluid regulatory crisis situations, utilizing grounded judgment to protect the brand’s integrity and business continuity.
• Packaging Stewardship: Oversee and support regulatory compliance activities specifically related to innovative packaging solutions.
• Team Empowerment: Lead by example in a matrix organization, influencing through logic and data-backed rationale to inspire an energized, ethical, and collaborative environment.

We Are Looking For: A strong leader with a passion for innovation, in addition to:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required. An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs within the cosmetic, fragrance, OTC, or consumer healthcare industries.
  • Proven track record in project management and a global vision of the regulatory profession.
  • Experience with packaging regulatory requirements is a significant plus.
• Technical Acumen: 
  • Expertise in independently monitoring and communicating on emerging legislation.
  • Ability to autonomously summarize complex regulatory initiatives for senior business audiences.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Demonstrated grace and even temperament under pressure.
  • Highly ethical with a high level of professional and personal integrity.
  • A collaborative mindset capable of building consensus in a matrixed organization.
• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent, ongoing basis. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role 
  • The ability to be onsite, in the office at least 3 days a week as an essential function of the position.

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Base Salary Range: $126,900 - $184,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) 
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks ( VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.