[Job Summary]

Looking for an R&D Regulatory Affair Lead.   He/she will be responsible for ensuring the World Wide (WW) regulatory compliance of the raw material, formula and packaging portfolio based on the WW regulatory road map (ensuring the conformity depending on the deadlines).   He / she will be preparing regulatory dossiers and meeting each country’s documentation requirements.   Hands-on expertise in regulatory review of marketing and labelling claims, artwork validation, and establishing global labelling management processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across markets. Recognized for structured regulatory interpretation, detail-oriented documentation management, and the ability to support timely global product launches through practical, operational RA guidance.  

[Responsibility]
Preparation of regulatory files and approval of raw materials and fragrances 
• Communication with suppliers of raw materials, fragrances, and subcontractors (request documentation and analytical data required). 
• Meet on a yearly basis (or more if required) the suppliers of raw materials, fragrances, and subcontractors. 
• Management of technical and regulatory files. 
• Evaluation and comparison of the new regulatory file with the existing one (completion of the approval template). 
• Updating documentation in the formulation database, and fill in all the data required from a regulatory stand point. 
• Verification of compliance with our internal charter. 
• Check of international regulatory compliance. 
• Verification of compliance with certification requirements (Ecocert/Cosmos, RSPO, Fair for Life, etc.) if required. 
• Approve new raw materials/fragrances, new sources for existing raw materials/fragrances. 
• Raw material supplier evaluation from a regulatory point of view. 
• Ensure regulatory equivalence of new raw materials referenced under an existing code. 
• Request for analytical testing for raw material validation, when required. 
• Request and monitor raw material dosages during development and/or production to ensure compliance with international regulations and Group requirements, in cohesion with others regulatory and toxicological experts. 
• Management of raw material modifications (INCI changes, etc.).
• Assessment of maximum percentages allowed for raw material introduction through Cmax calculations. 
• Attend approval meetings with laboratories, and quality teams, when required. 
• Development and monitoring of KPIs related to this activity. Regulatory check and validation of formulations 
• Participation in and preparation of commitments. 
• Check formula compliance with our internal charter. 
• Verification of international regulatory compliance of formulas. 
• Verification of formula compliance with certification requirements (Ecocert/Cosmos, RSPO, Fair for Life, etc.) if required. 
• Approve new formulations. 
• Request for analytical testing for formulation validation, when required. 
• Updating documentation in the formulation database. 
• Management of formula modifications (production adjustments, evaluation of substitutions/replacements, etc.). 
• Responsible for existing products safety and regulatory maintenance. 
• Development and monitoring of KPIs related to this activity. 
• Completion of Gate-off procedures. Regulatory check of packaging 
• Ensure packaging complies with recycling, sustainability, and eco-label requirements from targeted markets (e.g. RSPO for palm oil derivatives, packaging recyclability logos). Markets support 
• Markets support for documentation requests and product information, for formulations and packaging. 
• Manage transversal requirements to ensure products compliance (RSPO, disengagement plan). 
• Finished products’ compliance topics to ensure deadlines set by each market are met, including all the data linked to formulations and packaging. Regulatory review of marketing and labelling claims, artwork validation 
• Review INCI list 
• Check the regulatory requirements on primary and secondary pack (size/capacity, INCI list, etc.)   
• Validate artwork Continuous Improvement 
• Contribute to the enhancement of procedures and monitoring tools.

[Job requirements]

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cosmetics field.   
• Fluent in Korean and English (written and oral). Nice to have, would be French. 
• Expertise in FDA, EMA, and international standards (e.g., EU Cosmetics Regulation, ISO) 
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Deep understanding of product development, science, and technical dossiers
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with excellent written communication skills.