Regulatory Compliance Manager

Dr. Squatch•Marina del Rey, CA

23h•$115,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Compliance Manager leads regulatory compliance for all product categories across U.S. and international markets, ensuring products are safe, compliant, market-ready, and supported by audit-ready documentation. As the product-compliance subject matter expert, this role sets compliance standards, builds practical processes, and leads and develops a Senior Compliance Associate who reports directly to the manager. The role oversees the team's work across claims, ingredient and label reviews, registrations, and documentation. This highly cross-functional position partners with Legal, Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Commercialization to meet compliance requirements while supporting speed to market. It reports to the Sr. Director of Quality & Regulatory Compliance. The role is full-time and hybrid, based in Marina Del Rey, California. The anticipated base compensation range is $115,000 to $145,000, commensurate with experience and local market rates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, life sciences, regulatory science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in cosmetic or personal care compliance, with demonstrated depth in claims substantiation, ingredient review, and label review.
Experience building substantiation for product claims and distinguishing cosmetic claims from drug claims; knowledge of FDA OTC, FTC, and advertising standards.
Ability to evaluate raw materials and formulas against MoCRA/FDA, EU/UK, Canada, and other regulations, including requirements for restricted ingredients, color additives, and fragrance allergens.
Experience reviewing artwork and labels for multiple markets, including ingredient declarations, warnings, and required statements.
Working knowledge of quality systems, including GMP, supplier qualification, and CAPA; experience with a QMS such as Qualio.
Strong cross-functional communication, judgment, and attention to detail.
Experience managing, mentoring, or leading others, or readiness to take on a first people-management role.
Ability to delegate effectively, review work for quality, and build team capability.

Responsibilities

Lead the claims substantiation process and framework from intake through approval.
Partner with Legal and Product Development to review and classify consumer-facing claims on packaging, web, and marketing materials.
Determine the appropriate evidence needed to substantiate claims, including ingredient data, literature, consumer perception, and clinical or instrumental testing.
Review and approve testing protocols and reports, and maintain audit-ready claims substantiation files for each product.
Review and approve raw materials and formulas against U.S. and international regulations and applicable brand, retail, and partner standards.
Review supplier documentation and alternate suppliers; support reformulations and product lifecycle changes, re-verifying compliance each time.
Review and approve product labeling and artwork, providing final compliance sign-off.
Verify ingredient declarations, warnings, directions, net contents, required statements, and market-specific requirements; maintain label requirement matrices and identify where packaging can be shared or must differ.
Manage required product registrations, listings, and notifications, including MoCRA/FDA, EU/UK notifications, and Canada CNF.
Maintain Product Information Files, Safety Data Sheets, and product dossiers.
Initiate and oversee safety, efficacy, and performance testing programs.
Work with the Quality team to apply GMP principles and keep compliance records consistent with the quality system.
Support change control, deviations, and CAPA when they affect regulatory status, labeling, or claims.
Support supplier qualification, audits, and inspection readiness.
Partner with Product Development, R&D, Quality, and Commercialization to align compliance milestones with timelines.
Conduct risk assessments with Legal, especially regarding claims and product positioning.
Support complaint and adverse event handling, and monitor regulatory changes and their impact on products.
Lead, develop, and delegate work to the Senior Compliance Associate; review work quality and build team capability.