Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Consultant – Cosmetics

Cpl Life Sciences
Buckinghamshire
6 months ago
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Job Title:Regulatory Affairs Specialist/Consultant – Cosmetics

Job Type:6-monthcontract (Inside IR35)

Location:Buckinghamshire, UK – 2x a week in office

Pay Rate:£65ph - £70ph


We are partnered with a leading Consumer Health organization who are looking for an experienced Regulatory Consultant to join on a 6-month contract basis. This role will be dedicated to cosmetics and a non-OTC portfolio.


Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory review and approval of product labelling for Cosmetics and other non-OTC classes per the company portfolio in mainly UK & Ireland
  • Regulatory review and approval and advertising or promotional copy for Cosmetics and other non-OTC classes mainly in UK & Ireland
  • Support the Regulatory team with specific tasks per the needs of the department, which may include claims tracker updates, databases, compliance tasks
  • Work with the regulatory team to develop project implementation plans and manage resource planning to ensure on time completion of projects and tasks
  • Project management and implementation of regulatory changes to company assets (product label and promotional materials)
  • Work with cross-functional partners to drive regulatory strategy and implementation
  • Regulatory review and approval of key documents before product ap
  • Complete market impact assessments
  • Portfolio survey (where used of ingredients)


Experience/Qualifications:

  • Minimum B.S. Chemistry, Biology, or related fields
  • Significant experience in Cosmetic Regulatory affairs mainly with promotional material and artwork review/approval at all stages of life cycle management, with demonstrated accountability of managing multiple brands.
  • Well-versed with UK ASA, CAP, BCAP Guidance for Advertising, proven record of successful project management of dossiers with ClearCast
  • Strong knowledge and application of the UK & EU Cosmetic Product Regulation
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail, effective in written and oral communication
  • Works independently to plan, conduct, and manage regulatory projects to meet department and company objectives
  • Responsible for identifying, implementing and managing key RA Departmental projects and/or strategies based on both short- and long-term RA Department objectives.


You must be able to be based on site 2x a week in Buckinghamshire, UK, and have the FULL right to work in the UK. For more information or to apply please reach out to

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