Wellness Regulatory Lead

Haleon • Richmond, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Regulatory Lead is responsible for executing global regulatory strategies for key wellness categories, including Multivitamins & Minerals and Digestive Health. This role ensures timely, compliant, and growth-enabling delivery of innovation and pipeline projects while embedding regulatory excellence across the product lifecycle. The role partners closely with R&D and Commercial teams to translate science into differentiated, approved consumer propositions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline; advanced degree (MSc/PhD) preferred.
• Significant experience in regulatory affairs within FMCG, consumer healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries, preferably in wellness categories.
• Strong expertise in global regulatory frameworks related to dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and digestive health products.
• Proven track record of executing regulatory strategies for global product launches and innovation pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with R&D, Commercial, and cross-functional teams in matrix organizations.
• Strong knowledge of claims substantiation, labeling requirements, and product registration processes across key markets.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, anticipate risks, and drive solutions in complex
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in regulatory advocacy, external engagement, and influencing industry positions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with R&D and Commercial teams to translate scientific innovation into approved claims, formulations, and launch pathway
• Enable delivery of differentiated consumer propositions through strong regulatory insights and guidance.
• Embed regulatory considerations early in the innovation lifecycle to improve predictability and efficiency
• Provide deep subject matter expertise to anticipate regulatory challenges, mitigate risks, and proactively unblock projects.
• Balance speed to market with compliance and quality, ensuring robust regulatory decision-making.
• Guide teams on evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring readiness across global markets.
• Support internal and external regulatory engagement activities, including development of position papers, precedents, and advocacy initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, documentation, and data integrity across regulatory deliverables

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits program
• generous 401(k) plan
• tuition reimbursement
• time off programs
• 6 months paid parental leave
• healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family
• discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance
• other incentive/recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior