Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Cosmetics

$116,480 - $116,480/Yr

Kelly Services - Westfield, VT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Westfield, VT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, MoCRA, and GMP standards within the cosmetics and personal care industry. This position involves updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementing a vendor management program, and facilitating employee training on regulatory standards. The role is contract to hire, allowing for remote work with occasional on-site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review and update existing SOPs to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and industry standards for personal care products.
• Establish a comprehensive vendor management program, including a product questionnaire to evaluate raw material suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers provide necessary documentation to support product purity, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate raw materials for safety and efficacy, ensuring they meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for employees on the latest regulatory standards specific to the cosmetics industry.
• Assist in transitioning from manual record-keeping to electronic systems for managing regulatory documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance and manufacturing within the cosmetics or personal care industry.
• In-depth knowledge of FDA, ISO, MoCRA, and GMP standards as they apply to cosmetic products.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing SOPs, vendor management programs, and employee training initiatives.
• Familiarity with current trends in cosmetic formulation, safety assessments, and sustainability practices.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electronic record-keeping systems for regulatory documentation.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in cosmetic safety and sustainability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telemedicine services
• Term life and whole life insurance
• Accident insurance and critical illness coverage
• Legal plan
• Short-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave