Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory Affairs Manager – Cosmetics Produces

Blackfield Associates are pleased to share an exclusive and exciting opportunity for an experienced Regulatory Manager to join a Global Regulatory Affairs function, supporting regulatory compliance activities across a portfolio of cosmetics and packaging. We are looking for a strong people leader, who has deep insight into the development process of new cosmetic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of regulatory compliance policies, procedures, and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with UK and European regulatory requirements for cosmetics and consumer products.
• Interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements clearly across the business.
• Provide regulatory oversight for new product launches across Europe.
• Review, approve, and support the release of new products to market.
• Ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle, including product changes and updates.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure delivery against agreed timelines.

Skills and Experience required:

• Degree in scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of direct regulatory affairs experience in cosmetic
• Previous line management/ leadership experience
• Practical knowledge of UK and European cosmetics regulations.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance, product launches, and lifecycle management.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full‑time position.
• We are not looking for a Medical device background, purely cosmetic formulations
• Based at the central London office, with hybrid working required (2 Days per week in office req)
• Travel - There is monthly travel to the companies manufacturing sites or other key offices, located in the South East.
• Sponsorship is not available – candidates must have full right to work in the UK
• 2 Line reports - Applicants must have previous line management

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