Regulatory Manager – Product Regulations
The Regulatory Manager will be the guardian of product compliance for Medik8’s high‑end skincare portfolio, reporting directly to the Head of Product Regulations. This new role will expand the regulatory function to support global market growth and increasingly complex regulatory demands.
Hybrid role – 3 days per week at Innovation Centre, Aylesbury; 2 days remote.
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Key Responsibilities
* Line Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Regulatory Officers and one Regulatory Assistant.
* Workflow Optimisation: Oversee team’s daily output, ensuring projects move smoothly from R&D to Global Brand & Regional teams and to market.
* Performance Tracking: Conduct regular 1‑to‑1s and professional development reviews to foster a high‑performance culture.
Global Compliance & Strategy
* Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee regulatory lifecycle for all new product launches (NPD) and existing formulations across key markets (UK, EU, US, China, etc.).
* Claims Substantiation: Lead the Regulatory team to collaborate with Product, Global Brand, and Regional teams to ensure luxury marketing claims are on‑brand and fully substantiated by clinical data.
* External Stakeholders: Liaise with external consultants, safety assessors, laboratories, and distributors to support global compliance and regulatory activities.
* Portfolio Review: Lead the re‑audit of the current product portfolio to ensure historic products continue to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Metrics & Reporting
* KPI Management: Define & track departmental KPIs, including Time to Market for regulatory approvals and First‑Time‑Right rates for PIF submissions.
* Executive Reporting: Prepare monthly compliance dashboards for the Head of Product Regulations, highlighting team capacity, project milestones and potential risks.
* Cosmetovigilance Reporting: Deputise in reporting serious adverse reactions to relevant regulatory authorities in line with Cosmetovigilance requirements.
Manufacturing & Quality Liaison
* Raw Material Scrutiny: Work closely with Procurement, Sustainability and Formulation teams to review INCI lists, raw material specifications and SDS documentation.
* Horizon Scanning: Monitor emerging legislative changes (e.g., REACH, MoCRA, IFRA updates), collate reports and proactively brief the Head of Product Regulations on potential impacts.
* Regulatory Advice: Provide regulatory input on internal Quality investigations related to Cosmetovigilance adverse reactions.
Desired Skills & Competencies
* Solid experience in regulatory affairs, preferably in cosmetics/skincare.
* Previous line‑management experience.
* Experience reviewing, checking and approving cosmetic formulations for regulatory compliance.
* Proven experience in complex claims, artwork and packaging compliance reviews.
* Combination of regulatory knowledge with commercial awareness and strategic foresight.
* Experience building and maintaining documentation for cosmetic PIFs.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Strong comprehensive understanding of global cosmetic regulations (UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia and other markets).
* Familiarity with systems such as SCPN, CPNP, MoCRA reporting, Health Canada notifications and FDA Drug listing portal.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and scientific accuracy.
* Proactive, collaborative, and capable of leading a regulatory team under guidance.
* Knowledge of OTC SPF products in the US, Canada and Australia is desirable.
* Degree in cosmetic science, chemistry, pharmacy or a related science field.
Benefits
* Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
* Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
* Growth: Upskilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, flexible career opportunities.
* Impact: 2 volunteering days per year, matched charitable giving scheme.
Inclusive Hiring Standards
* Fair Chance Hiring: We do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage unless legally required.
* Blind Recruiting: We anonymise CV screening to focus on talent and reduce bias.
* Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.
* Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and right to work. We do not manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical questionnaire.
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