- Location
- East Windsor New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Shiseido seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to oversee regulatory risk, compliance, and regulatory processes across the US, Canada, Brazil, and other Latin American markets. The role advises senior leadership, supports product development, oversees audits, and manages a regulatory affairs team. The position’s contract terms are not stated.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage regulatory risk strategies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and technical risks in the US, Canada, Brazil, and other Latin American countries that may affect Shiseido businesses, including legislation covering cosmetic products, ingredients and fragrances (chemical substances), packaging, and tools at federal, state, and local levels.
- Assess risks based on gathered information, identify potential regulatory issues, and develop mitigation strategies; advise senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and compliance strategies.
- Provide thought leadership and expertise to support robust product development.
- Under the guidance of the Regulatory Director and VP, coordinate with the execution department to ensure implementation within regulatory deadlines and confirm compliance; escalate system issues and work with cross-functional departments to establish appropriate mechanisms.
- Establish, modify, and introduce workflows, timelines, databases, and systems to meet new requirements; update and implement SOPs.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align with local and global regulations, and communicate regulatory information and updates promptly and effectively to senior management and internal teams.
- Oversee and participate in regulatory audits and investigations, ensuring compliance and addressing findings or concerns with effective solutions.
- Promote collaboration among regions on quality risk cases, product recalls, and audits.
- Manage and develop regulatory affairs professionals, Expats, and Global Trainees through guidance, topical education, training, and mentorship to support performance and career growth.
- Analyze results of the annual Global Employee Engagement Survey, set goals, identify areas for improvement, address employee concerns, and champion engagement in the workplace.
- Use Shiseido tools and resources to carry out managerial responsibilities, including career coaching, compliance training, policies and procedures, performance management, learning and development, Trust 8, engagement, and well-being.
- Perform other duties needed to support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Chemistry or a related field.
- At least 6 years of regulatory affairs experience and demonstrated technical expertise.
- At least 3 years of team leader experience and strong people management skills.
- Demonstrated communication skills to convey information, inform stakeholders, and drive actionable business steps.
- Analytical ability to gather regulatory information globally and turn it into usable information and decision-making data.
- Strong project management skills to manage timelines across multiple product launch and reformulation projects.
- Knowledge of cosmetic and OTC formulation, raw materials, and packaging.
- Goal-oriented, proactive, able to multitask, and strongly organized.
- Collaborative and communicative in a multicultural environment.
- Able to work independently and motivate a team.
- Flexible, customer-oriented, and results-oriented.
- Able to perform under pressure on short-timeline projects or multiple projects with the same deadlines, and complete work promptly.
- Knowledge of industry trends and a valuable external network.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 years of regulatory affairs experience and at least 3 years of team leader experience.
Education
BS or MS in Chemistry or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in East Windsor, New Jersey, USA, with easy access to New York City.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; 401(k) with 6% company match; talent development and learning programs; internal and international mobility; product discounts and annual gratis; employee-led affinity groups; tuition reimbursement; eligibility for a bonus program with the ability to overachieve.
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