PhD Scientist Regulatory Manager

Procter & Gamble

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Procter & Gamble is seeking a Scientist Regulatory Manager with a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline to provide strategic regulatory leadership for innovation, product stewardship, and compliance in its Beauty Care Global Product Stewardship organization. The role partners closely with R&D, Safety, Quality Assurance, Legal, Product Supply, and external regulatory authorities to ensure products meet global regulatory requirements while supporting business growth and innovation. The successful candidate will act as a regulatory expert and influence product development from concept through commercialization. The position provides science-based risk assessments and regulatory strategies across multiple markets, including interpretation and application of U.S. FDA regulations affecting OTC drugs and cosmetics.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Toxicology, Regulatory Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely.
Proven collaboration and relationship-building skills across functions, cultures, regions, and levels.
Strong leadership, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and influence through expertise.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive complex issues to timely resolution.
Learning agility and motivation to build technical mastery in Beauty Care products and relevant regulatory requirements.
Available to work full time at P&G’s Mason Business Innovation Center 4 to 5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Previous working knowledge of FDA regulations, MoCRA, OTC Monograph requirements, EU Cosmetic Regulation, REACH, and other global regulatory frameworks.
Experience leading regulatory strategy for complex innovations and emerging technologies.
Previous experience in regulatory affairs, product stewardship, safety assessment, or related work in consumer goods, cosmetics, OTC drugs, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, or chemicals.
Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional business decisions through scientific and regulatory expertise.
Proven leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute regulatory strategies supporting product innovation, market expansion, and business objectives.
Evaluate new technologies, ingredients, formulations, and product claims for regulatory compliance and market acceptability.
Interpret and apply U.S. FDA regulations on OTC drugs and cosmetics, guidance documents, and industry standards affecting product development and commercialization.
Lead preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers, notifications, registrations, and communications with authorities as required.
Partner with Product Safety, Quality Assurance, Legal, and R&D teams to assess regulatory implications of product changes.
Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess their business impact.
Provide strategic recommendations on labeling, advertising, product claims, ingredient acceptability, and risk management.
Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and scientific forums.
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex regulatory issues and drive compliant innovation.
Mentor junior regulatory professionals and contribute to organizational capability development.