Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Hybrid Role)

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. Collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will provide leadership and strategic direction for global regulatory compliance activities. They will provide knowledge of current and future regulations regarding cosmetic ingredients, raw materials, packaging, labeling, claims, and other related areas of compliance. They will monitor changes in regulations and legislation and evaluate impacts on existing and upcoming products. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Legal and Innovation and help define regulatory strategies, while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Responsible for maintaining a centralized database of formulation information by entering new and updated raw materials, formulas and technical information
• Responsible for developing processes/procedures to ensure formulation and raw material is kept up to date and aligned with contract manufacturer
• Lead evaluation of cosmetic raw materials and formulations to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and international requirements throughout the product lifecycle
• Partner with Innovation and R&D team to develop regulatory strategy to support new product launches as well as ongoing compliance requirements
• Responsible for US Federal and State product registrations and notifications (e.g. California Safe Cosmetic Program, MOCRA)
• Work with regional distributors and consultants to register products and ingredients in foreign markets
• Monitor potential and confirmed changes to regulations and assess impact on existing and future portfolio
• Develop mitigation plan where applicable, and proactively communicate advice, risk analysis and recommendations regarding future regulatory or retailer changes to stakeholders
• Obtain and maintain Non-Government Organization/Retailer certifications (e.g. Leaping Bunny, Vegan, Clean Beauty), including monitoring and communicating any future changes and determining the impact on the product portfolio

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the personal care industry
• Familiarity with US, Canadian and European cosmetics regulations; ability to analyze, understand and interpret regulations is required
• Highly organized and efficient worker with excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Must take initiative and work independently, while appropriately prioritizing workload
• Experience with Sephora, Ulta or other retailers desired
• Experience with regulatory compliance software (e.g. Coptis) is desired

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

The annual base pay for this position is $71,000 - $106,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

• Competitive compensation 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with Company Reimbursement
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents 
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you! 
• Culture: Our team has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our “secret sauce" 
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount 

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.