$120,000–$145,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Change Control, Change Management, Contract Management, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, FDA Requirements, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Maintain Compliance, Monitor Regulations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Personal Care, Process Management, Product Lifecycle, Product Safety, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Systems, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented QA & Regulatory Sr Manager to oversee product compliance, safety, and quality systems across the full product lifecycle. This role is critical in ensuring all products meet regulatory requirements while supporting innovation and timely product launches.
Client Details
The hiring organization is a fast growing company within the cosmetic and personal care industry. With a strong reputation for delivering top-tier products, they are dedicated to maintaining quality and compliance across their operations.
Description
- Manage formula approval documentation and coordinate communication with contract manufacturers, including test plans and regulatory requirements
- Oversee product testing processes, including sample coordination, protocols, vendor quotes, and method validation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of testing procedures
- Collaborate with regulatory partners to collect and maintain formula, raw material, and compliance documentation
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of product labeling, artwork, and master documentation
- Support global product registrations (U.S. and international markets, as applicable)
- Maintain comprehensive product dossiers / PIF documentation for all SKUs
- Review and interpret testing results, ensuring validated methods are used and timelines and compliance standards are met
- Identify and resolve stability or compatibility issues in partnership with manufacturers
- Communicate testing status, risks, and timelines to cross-functional stakeholders
- Support pilot runs, production batches, and line trials, including on-site visits as needed
- Review batch records, finished goods, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Maintain organized digital records of quality and production documentation
- Manage change control processes across product lifecycle updates, including assessment of impact to validated methods
- Support formula and packaging revisions to maintain compliance
- Participate in audits, vendor qualification, and GMP compliance initiatives, including evaluation of validated testing methods at partner facilities
- Monitor regulatory trends and provide guidance to internal teams
- Drive resolution of quality issues and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
A successful Director of QA & Regulatory should have:
- 4-5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within cosmetics or personal care, OTC experience
- Experience supporting or partnering with Regulatory Affairs functions
- Experience with product safety, stability, and clinical testing, including familiarity with method validation principles
- Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EU, etc.)
- Exceptional documentation, organization, and attention to detail
Job Offer
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $145,000.
- Unlimited PTO to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work with a reputable company in the OTC personal care industry.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Sr Manager of QA & Regulatory, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in West Hollywood
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.