Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: www.vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage

POSITION SUMMARY

Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager is responsible for leading the regulatory strategy and managing the regulatory compliance in Personal Care and Cosmetics. This position will report directly to the Global Director Regulatory Affairs. The person will be responsible for personal care, cosmetic and performance solutions product regulatory compliance. Additionally, this successful candidate will manage and develop a team of regulatory professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage a team of specialists responsible for regulatory compliance and issue management to ensure products are compliant on the marketplace.

• Collaborate with regulatory colleagues and support R&D, marketing and commercial efforts in all phases of ideation and commercialization for personal care, cosmetics and potentially OTC (over the counter), monographed products.

• Familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Country of Origin (COO), Nagoya Protocol and similar local, State and Federal requirements.

• Lead and enhance the regulatory program to enable the business with optimal processes, and operating procedures to ensure Vantage™ solutions comply with applicable regulations and anticipate regulatory changes. Create, review and publish product-relevant documents such as SDS’s, PCN (poison control notification), and CLP (classification, labeling and packaging), regulatory data sheets.

• Monitor, interpret, assess, and develop compliance strategies to address emerging regulations that impact our capability to manufacture, market, distribute, import, or export our solutions in domestic and global markets. Act as a regulatory representative with internal/external customers, communicating regulatory requirements and impact of regulations to the teams.

• Conduct regulatory assessments of chemical substances and monitor and support commercialization and marketing initiatives including safety and claims substantiation.

• Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers for all regional regulatory inquiries.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

10 years preferred with a bachelor’s degree, 5 years preferred for a PhD or MS in a field of science (chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, or relevant fields).

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance e.g. MoCRA for cosmetic and personal care applications across North America and ideally Canada and LATAM.

• Strong knowledge of CIR, SCCS and various market requirements for cosmetic and performance chemical ingredients to conduct safety assessments.

• Active participation and potential leadership in relevant trade associations is highly desirable.

• Management experience with an action orientation, proactive ability to develop teams and manage with courage.

• Knowledge of analytical, non-vertebrate and vertebrate testing, as it relates to regulatory toxicology in GLP or fit-for-use conditions.

• Proven success working in ambiguity, fostering collaborations in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to prioritize and create a sense of urgency to complete tasks under challenging conditions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially detail-oriented and technical material, required.

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.