Regulatory Affairs Scientist

The role:

The Regulatory Affairs Scientist, together with the Regulatory Group Leader, ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and international product regulations for Kao's mass market, over the counter (OTC) drugs, cosmetics, and other consumer items in lead markets through formula review; copy and artwork approval; product registration/notification document generation; and process development for new regulations. The Regulatory Affairs Scientist will report to Group Leader Regulatory Affairs within MRSF.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $70,000 - $90,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule.

What you will do:

• Review and approve/reject copy documents, labels, and formulas for cosmetic and drug products to confirm regulatory compliance to applicable regulations set by US FDA, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Health Canada and other local regulatory agencies in the appropriate area of intended distribution.
• Participate in larger projects and teams to support commercialization of Kao Products.
• Contribute to projects that need to improve the performance of Regulatory Affairs.
• Support legal or product safety in investigation of non-compliance of product formulation.
• Work with outside consultants/agencies regarding areas of product labeling compliance that are not clearly defined in the regulations or that may be new areas being pursued by Kao US.
• Represent Kao USA at Trade association, informing Kao of future regulatory issues.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Science such as Regulatory Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field science.
• 5+ years of regulatory affairs experience in a personal care products or food company. You should have multi-year experience with the regulatory climate in each of the USA, Canada and the EU.
• Experience working directly or indirectly with regulatory agencies and trade associations in the USA, Canada and EU.
• Experience working in a matrixed, multi-site, international environment.
• Excellent communication skills to technical and non-technical groups.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, multi-site, international environment.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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