Manager, Regulatory

E.L.F. BEAUTY

Manager of Regulatory professionals at e.l.f. Beauty overseeing product development lifecycle compliance.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, coach, and develop direct reports within the Regulatory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and growth.
Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their professional development and day-to-day performance.
Build and maintain effective cross-functional partnerships across R&D, Marketing, Operations and Legal.
Oversee regulatory compliance across the full product development lifecycle, including product registration and notification for e.l.f. Beauty brands, serving as the primary point of contact with Health Canada and the US FDA.
Monitor and communicate the regulatory impact of upcoming cosmetic regulations to proactively drive alignment and execute required actions.
Represent e.l.f. Beauty on trade association committees and leverage regulatory intelligence to inform and strengthen internal strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in a regulatory affairs role within the cosmetics industry, including at least 2 years of people leadership.
Comprehensive knowledge of cosmetic product regulatory requirements, with expertise in color cosmetics and skin care - encompassing ingredient compliance, labeling, registration and product claims.
Strong knowledge of US and Canada cosmetic and OTC regulatory frameworks. Working knowledge of additional global market(s) is desirable.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to balance compliance requirements with business priorities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, regulatory, or related field required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings plan
gender neutral parental leave
unlimited paid time off
annual company-based performance bonus
equity

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory compliancecosmetic product regulatory requirementsingredient compliancelabelingregistrationproduct claimsanalytical skillscritical thinking

Soft Skills

coachingmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific fieldBachelor’s degree in a regulatory field