Regulatory Affairs Manager

Kao USA, Inc.
401(k), remote work
United States, New York, New York
Mar 24, 2025
Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market. Blending innovative formulations, top-performing products, award-winning packaging and unparalleled education, Oribe has become a renowned beauty authority for experienced stylists and taste-driven consumers alike. These are the products of the hair-obsessed. The role: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs you will have responsibility for managing the daily operations of regulatory department. This will include product notifications/registrations, extended producer responsibility as well as special projects such as EU/UK REACH compliance and mandatory regulatory surveys/reporting. You will also oversee adverse reaction investigation, monitor/research and execution of regulatory updates. The Regulatory Affairs Manager will manage one direct report. At Oribe, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $77,000 - $102,000. We also offer a remote work environment. What you will do: Oversee the daily operation of regulation department (including the direct report) Oversee the integrity of Regulatory Platform Regulatory Projects (EU/UK REACH, Mandatory surveys/reporting) Product Registration and Notifications Adverse Reaction Investigation Regulatory Support for internal & external teams such as product claim substantiation, In-depth regulatory review (raw ingredients & final formulas), product artwork review What you will need: Bachelor's degree (BS/BSc or BA) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science-related discipline 5+ years of experience in the cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical industry 5+ years of experience 2+ years of experience Fluent knowledge of global (USA, EU, UK, Canada, and Asia) cosmetic regulations Fluent knowledge of USA and Canada drug regulations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans. #LI-HYBRID #LI-BP1 How we work: Having been selected among the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. What we offer:A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/). https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/