China Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Description

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Job Description

Position Title:            China Regulatory Affairs Manager

Department:              Global Regulatory Affairs 

Reports To:               Head of Regulatory, China         

         

Role Summary                                                          

• Be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of compliance policies, processes, and programs for China business, consisting of Personal Care (Cosmetic/Toothpaste, Oral rinses) and Home Care, which includes but not limited to product registration, compliance review, change notification, local lab testing, submission dossier preparation, and regulation interpretation.
• Work closely with the China Regulatory Head to ensure appropriate communication, escalation, and prioritization of issues.
• Be responsible for influencing Marketing, Sales, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain and R&D to support identified programs and/or improvements, to ensure an appropriate level of compliance risk within the business.
• Input the regulatory insight of new product development/launches in China, and analysis business impact caused of any changes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Be responsible for supporting regulatory inspections and certification audits and ensuring compliance of product realization for the identified product category above.  
• Other work assigned by line manager

Strategy and Functional Expertise

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and metrics
• Standard computer-based software knowledge
• Keeps accurate documentation and submits detailed reports to appropriate executives
• High attention to detail, organization and accuracy
• Trade Association network is a plus, e.g. CAFFICI, COCIA etc.

Leadership and Influence

• Well organized and demonstrates forward leaning and high initiative
• Ability to influence cross functionally to deliver against the business goals and objectives
• Manages strategic programs focused on meeting regulatory company requirements.
• Mentor others in area of technical expertise
• Shows personal commitment to the vision and creates energy and optimism

Program Development/Program Management

• Confirms and/or improves processes to ensure they are being followed
• Monitors project progress and sets deadlines and budgets
• Solves issues quickly and efficiently
• Ensures stakeholder satisfaction
• Delivers project tasks on time
• Works cross-functionally to identify and communicate regulatory requirements
• Works cross-functionally to influence others to align with new requirements
• Oversees implementation to ensure adherence to new requirements
• Monitors spend and identifies additional project needs
• Evaluates project performance 
• Has ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Communicates and engages appropriately with regulators and stakeholders
• Monitors progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results
• Monitoring the new regulation trends, and analysis the impact and risk to the business with feasible mitigation plan, and report Regulatory Intelligence Alert if needed

Impact/Reach

• Strong execution skills
• Demonstrates agility and connectivity across the organization
• Actively builds connections and partnerships with others, internally and externally
• Ability to work with all levels of PD, Supply Chain and Technology teams to build relationships across functions

Education and Experience                                                           

• Bachelor degree from an accredited institution in a related field, e.g. Food, Chemical, Cosmetic and/or its ingredients, Fragrance
• Professional typically with over 6 years Cosmetic or its ingredient registration experience and a demonstrated track record
• Generalist in cosmetics or chemicals
• Contributions focused on some strategic initiative as well as functional execution elements; works independently
• Consulted internally as an expert in the above area of functional expertise

Skills and Competencies

• Practical understanding, interpretation, and application of ISO22197 or other quality standard for cosmetics
• Good verbal and written skills; able to analyze, define and effectively convey difficult and complex issues in a way that accurately and persuasively communicates issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good influence, persuasion, communication, and presentation skills

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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