Senior Regulatory Specialist – Cosmetics / Personal Care, Remote

The Clorox Company

2d•$88,900 - $204,900•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

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).
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.
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.
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.