Associate Regulatory Affairs Manager

A growing beauty and personal care company is seeking a Associate Regulatory Affairs Manager to support global regulatory compliance, product safety activities, and day-to-day regulatory operations across domestic and international markets. This individual will partner cross-functionally to ensure cosmetic products meet global regulatory requirements while supporting investigations, artwork review, product registrations, and compliance initiatives.

Location: New York, NY 10014

Pay Rate: $36–$40/hr

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Hybrid Schedule: 2–3 Days Onsite | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Excellent Benefits Upon Conversion

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily regulatory operations including regulatory inquiries, compliance activities, and implementation of regulatory updates
• Maintain and manage regulatory databases and product compliance documentation
• Conduct product notifications and registrations for the US, Canada, UK, EU, and additional global markets
• Manage adverse reaction investigations and reporting activities
• Review and approve raw materials, formulas, and product documentation for regulatory compliance
• Audit product labels, artwork, and packaging components to ensure regulatory accuracy and consumer safety compliance
• Support product safety substantiation, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
• Support special regulatory initiatives including REACH compliance, EPR activities, mandatory reporting, and regulatory surveys
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related scientific discipline
• 4–5 years of Global Regulatory Affairs experience within cosmetics, beauty care, personal care, or related regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of global cosmetic regulations including USA, EU, UK, Canada, and Asia markets
• Experience reviewing product labels, artwork, and packaging for regulatory compliance
• Experience managing investigations, adverse event reporting, and regulatory documentation
• Hands-on experience with regulatory databases/platforms and compliance systems
• Background supporting shampoo, hair care, skincare, or beauty care products strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting both cosmetic and pharmaceutical regulatory environments
• Knowledge of USA and Canada drug regulations
• Experience supporting REACH, EPR, or other global compliance initiatives
  
  

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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