Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs - MALIN+GOETZ : Job Details

Malin+Goetz is a fast-growing, founder-based gender-neutral beauty and lifestyle business based in New York City. We operate 20+ flagship apothecaries in NYC, LA, London and Hong Kong; along with an expanding presence online through www.malinandgoetz.com. Additionally, the brand is listed internationally with 600+ high-end accounts across five continents, including Space NK, Selfridges, Liberty, Nordstrom, Lane Crawford and Sephora; and amenity partners that include 5* hotels, spas and concept gyms. Our company champions three values: humanity, empathy + fight, and these values are embedded into everything we do. We foster employees to represent these values in all aspects of their work.

Malin+Goetz is looking for a Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs to support all professional and consumer businesses of the Company and international developments. This is the ideal role for an extremely passionate individual who thrives at collaborating with teams and working with key stakeholders across the company. A self-starter who is committed, conscientious and always leads with integrity. The Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs role requires a candidate who will collaborate with multiple corporate functions (product development, marketing, creative department, operations, etc.) to ensure delivery of product and brand initiatives on time. Simultaneously, the candidate will be responsible of defining, maintaining, and further developing the global regulatory processes and systems. Must have experience dealing with the US, EU, Canada, AESEAN, and China market.

Malin+Goetz is seeking a Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs to drive global compliance and support across the brand portfolio. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in cross-functional collaboration and strategic problem-solving. As a key partner across Product Development, Marketing, Creative and Digital, this role ensures products meet international regulatory standards while supporting claims substantiation. The Senior Manager will lead global registration processes, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory landscapes in the US, EU, Canada, ASEAN, and China. The role also focuses on refining regulatory processes, optimizing workflows, and managing risk assessment. This position requires a proactive, strategic mindset to drive efficiency and innovation in compliance management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee global product registration processes to ensure compliance and timely approvals for each market, aligning with launch deadlines.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements, proactively implementing changes to maintain compliance across all regions.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Development to align on globally compliant claims and product positioning.
• Develop testing protocols, negotiate vendor costs, and oversee clinical and consumer studies to substantiate claims for product launches.
• Finalize consumer-facing claims in partnership with regulatory counsel before organizational release.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies, SOPs, and best practices to streamline compliance processes.
• Manage the regulatory budget, including testing, claims validation, international registration fees, and corporate brand spend.
• Organize and oversee product safety testing (micro, stability, compatibility) and flag risks associated with accelerated launch timelines.
• Ensure regulatory labeling compliance, verifying claims on artwork (e.g., naturally derived percentages, INCI lists, caution statements, and third-party certifications).
• Oversee technical documentation and product dossiers in collaboration with regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the regulatory liaison, providing guidance on legislative updates and industry trends.
• Offer customer service support for all regulatory-related inquiries.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term regulatory strategies that align with business goals.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to review and ensure compliance with regulatory documentation, claims, and labeling.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Collaboration & Influence: Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex regulatory concepts to non-experts.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes and implement necessary changes.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting regulatory data, conducting risk assessments, and making data-driven decisions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of regulatory experience in the beauty, personal care, or cosmetic industry.
• Expertise in global regulatory compliance, product registration, and claims substantiation.
• Strong understanding of labeling regulations, product safety testing, clinical testing
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive regulatory strategy.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and industry groups preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Benefits: The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000.

Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.

Mathematical Ability: Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: MS Office

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.