Senior Regulatory Specialist – Cosmetics / Personal Care, Remote

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

17h • Remote

About The Position

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 job will be a fully remote position based in the United States.

Requirements

• 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 influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Results driven: Excellent operational skills including planning, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with natural products and botanical ingredients.
• Knowledge of ISO 16128 (Natural and Organic Cosmetic Ingredients and Products).
• Familiarity with sustainability and clean beauty standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
• flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
• inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees