Vice President, Regulatory Compliance & Product Safety (New York)

OLAPLEX, a leader in the prestige hair care market, continuously seeks exceptionally talented individuals. Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds. Our culture supports and stands up for our community through our professional talent, content, messaging, and product offerings. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good.'

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The Head of Regulatory is responsible for ensuring our products' safety and planning for and coordinating the implementation of any changes that might be required to comply with existing and emerging industry regulations. This person will ensure the appropriate systems and mechanisms are in place to effectively implement current and upcoming regulatory compliance measures, develop and implement a robust, industry-leading safety testing program, and support the attainment of required compliance documentation to support product registration globally.

The ideal candidate is a leader in the regulatory industry who brings external insight and knowledge to advance OLAPLEX safety and compliance. They are active members of leading trade associations (e.g., PCPC) and bring deep regulatory expertise from the cosmetic industry.

• Formalize and document OLAPLEX's regulatory compliance and product safety testing program, including policies, procedures, and other related documentation, to ensure evidence adherence to and alignment with global laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proactively report on emerging developments and regulatory affairs via an effective global surveillance program, including the introduction of new legislation that is important to OLAPLEX's strategic decisions.
• Partner closely with R&D formulation teams and alert them of regulatory considerations for newly developed and existing products.
• Develop timely solutions to address regulatory matters throughout the product life cycle.
• Create a raw materials database for systematic checks of all current and new raw materials to ensure regulatory compliance and safety guidance for usage/country/percentage.
• Oversee and participate in country registration with distributors and third-party certifiers.
• Oversee and participate in reviewing, revising, and approving artwork and marketing materials to ensure global regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop Regulatory Affairs Specialist and Sr. Manager Product Safety team members.
• Represent OLAPLEX at various industry trade associations (e.g., PCPC) to ensure proper knowledge of and representation on scientific, regulatory, and international matters.
• Report findings to cross-functional team members on a regular basis.
• Oversee and lead OLAPLEX'S adverse event reporting program, adhering to FDA and global requirements.
• Review third-party manufacturers to ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements (MOCRA, other).

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline, with 15+ years of progressive experience and 8+ years of progressive leadership experience (PhD preferred).
• Relevant regulatory affairs and product safety expertise in the cosmetic (across beauty categories), OTC, or consumer/personal health care industries and/or pharmaceutical industries, with a global vision of the profession.
• Experience in leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in preparing and submitting complex regulatory documents (e.g., INDs, NDAs, IDEs, PMAs, 510(k)s, and/or any other major regulatory submissions).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex regulatory-related RA requirements and initiatives for key business target audiences.
• Proven leader with a strong results orientation, positive "hands-on" attitude, and a sense of urgency to get things done with demonstrated grace and even temperament under pressure.

The annual base pay for this position is $250,000-290,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

• Competitive compensation
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options.
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents.
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested.
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
• Culture: Our team has an "attitude of gratitude" and a shared passion for our brand.
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount.

Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.