Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)- MUST LIVE IN SOCAL NOW!
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to lead and oversee the regulatory and quality assurance functions within our dynamic beauty brand. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring that all new and revised products comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements both domestically and internationally to support our continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Formalize and maintain clear, simple processes and procedures to ensure operational consistency and effectiveness.
- Validate equipment, process, and product changes from a quality perspective.
- Manage the site internal audit program to ensure compliance with quality systems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement and maintain sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with training for the operations team.
Regulatory Duties
- Perform formula regulatory reviews for domestic, international, and marketplace compliance.
- Review product labels, claims, and promotional materials for regulatory adherence.
- Advise on regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle including import/export regulations.
- Prepare submissions to regulatory bodies such as the FDA and other authorities.
- Maintain up-to-date regulatory files and monitor trends to proactively address potential issues.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to provide regulatory guidance on development projects.
Quality Assurance Duties
- Lead the Quality Assurance team by supervising, training, and evaluating staff performance.
- Manage testing programs ensuring safety, efficacy, and stability of products.
- Review laboratory testing results in compliance with internal procedures and governmental regulations.
- Audit suppliers, manufacturers, and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance and quality improvement.
- Investigate product issues or customer complaints thoroughly and implement resolutions.
- Provide technical guidance in packaging and product development.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain departmental SOPs.
- Manage special projects as assigned by management.
- Create staffing plans to support clinical trials, claim reviews, and regulatory reporting obligations.
- Ensure all chemical and microbiological testing programs are adhered to for raw materials through finished products.
- Monitor consumer complaints and conduct timely investigations.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance within cosmetics or personal care (including OTC products).
- A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing or quality assurance roles.
- Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations related to cosmetic manufacture, testing, labeling, formulation, and documentation.
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and global product regulatory support.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork and handle confidential employee and customer issues professionally.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Proficiency with computer software such as Excel, Word, MS Project, Access; ERP system experience preferred (SYSPRO).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Please note: This is an full time on-site position based in Los Angeles. Non negotiable!!
