Senior Regulatory Specialist – Cosmetics​/Personal Care

Position: Senior Regulatory Specialist – Cosmetics / Personal Care
Location: California
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Durham, NC - USA (Hill Bldg):
Willowbrook, IL - USA:
Pleasanton (CPC), CA - USA:
Alpharetta, GA - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
20176

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.
** Your role at Clorox:
** The Senior Regulatory Specialist will serve as a strategic regulatory partner for the Burt’s Bees business, supporting product development, commercialization, brand maintenance, implementation of regulatory best practices, and maintaining a robust compliance program for our personal care and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products.
This role independently leads regulatory activities, ensuring compliance with global regulations while enabling innovation and speed to market.
Daily cross-functional collaboration is essential, involving teams across Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PS&RA), Product Development, Legal, Corporate Quality, Marketing, and Government Affairs.
Through this work, you will play a key role in accelerating profitable growth, driving structural margin expansion, and unlocking value through transformation.
This individual will work onsite, in a Clorox office, 3 days a week and remotely 2 days a week.

--- This position can be based in Durham, NC, Burt's Bees headquarters or Pleasanton, CA;
Alpharetta, GA or Willowbrook, IL.
** In this role, you will:
**** Regulatory Strategy & Project Leadership
*** Independently represent the PS&RA function on cross-functional project teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely project execution.
* Develop and execute regulatory strategies for cosmetics, personal care, and OTC products, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Analyze and interpret regulatory data to provide strategic recommendations and influence project direction.
* Identify regulatory risks and mitigation strategies to support successful product launches.
* Maintain and update State and Federal reporting requirements related to your project categories (e.g., California Safe Cosmetics SB 312, CDER, Cosmetics Direct).
** Documentation & Communication
*** Prepare and review regulatory documentation including but not limited to ingredient assessments, formula reviews, product dossiers, claims, packaging labels, marketing communication materials.
* Translate complex regulatory and technical information into clear, actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
* Effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners, including regulatory authorities and industry groups.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of effective documentation and data control management for compliance files within the Regulatory Information Management System.
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Legal, Quality, and Marketing teams.
* Provide regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to building regulatory capability across the organization.
** External Engagement & Best Practices
*** Represent the company in external forums, including trade associations and regulatory working groups.
* Define and teach regulatory best practices within the team and broader organization.
** What we look for:
**** Required

Qualifications & Skills
*** Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology).
* 7+ years of regulatory experience in the CPG industry, with 3+ years specifically in the cosmetic and personal care space.
* Strong knowledge of FDA regulations [e.g., The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA)], global regulatory frameworks (including European Union, Canada and Asia markets), and OTC drug regulations/monographs.
* Proven ability to lead project regulatory strategies and…