Regulatory Affairs Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169383 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

The North American Regulatory Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the compliance of Colgate's Home Care, Oral Care, and Personal Care products within the U.S. and Canadian markets. This position is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving labeling materials for Regulatory, as well as other regulatory activities and project coordination as needed, ultimately facilitating the development of new products and maintaining existing ones.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for both existing and new product development activities, focusing primarily on labeling reviews.
• Provide regulatory guidance to Marketing regarding labeling requirements and product specifications for North America.
• Review and approve copy sheets and product artwork to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in coordinating cross-functional projects, prioritizing tasks, managing meetings, updating timelines, identifying project risks and following up on forward actions and deliverables. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information to ensure projects are completed successfully and within assigned deadlines.  
• Develop best practice/work instructions and apply recommended improvements to departmental and cross-functional procedures.
• Oversee invoice processing and collaborate with Finance to optimize the payment process.
• Provide assistance with export document requests for global product registrations.
• Lead and coordinate Funding the Growth initiatives for the function.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology) or business administration.
• Understanding of the U.S and Canadian regulatory requirements for drugs and cosmetics.
• 3+ years of regulatory experience is required
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Documents) is essential.
• Previous experience in project management roles is preferred.
• Effective project coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Expected percentage of travel: 0 - 10 %

Preferred Qualifications:

Travel Requirements:

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $83,200.00 - $117,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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