Senior Scientist I, Regulatory Affairs, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Senior Scientist I, Regulatory Affairs, L'Oréal Research & Innovation – Clark, New Jersey

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, we're not just building brands; we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it).

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Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 3,500 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist I, Regulatory Affairs to join our Regulatory Affairs team at our Clark, New Jersey Research facility. In this role, you will be a pivotal force in ensuring that our innovations reach consumers safely, compliantly, and confidently — navigating the complex global regulatory landscape so our scientists and product developers can focus on what they do best: pioneering the future of beauty.

You sit at the intersection of science and strategy. You are part guardian, part advisor, and part visionary — translating the ever-evolving world of global regulations into clear, actionable guidance that keeps L'Oréal ahead of the curve and our consumers protected.

• Be the regulatory compass for our formulation product development teams — reviewing formulations end-to-end to ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards and proactively flagging potential issues before they become roadblocks.
• Partner closely with our labs and R&I scientists
  , providing expert, real-time regulatory guidance that empowers them to innovate boldly while staying within compliance boundaries.
• Lead the preparation and critical review of regulatory compliance documentation
  , ensuring every submission is accurate, complete, and reflective of our commitment to consumer safety and product integrity.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert
  , fielding inquiries from internal stakeholders on ingredients, formulations, and regulatory requirements — translating complexity into clarity for audiences at every level.
• Manage and prioritize regional regulatory projects
  , collaborating across countries and cross-functional teams to align timelines, resolve compliance challenges, and drive decisions that keep product launches on track.
• Act as L'Oréal's regulatory intelligence antenna — continuously monitoring the global regulatory environment, assessing the business impact of emerging regulations, and leading the organization's strategic response to change.
• Champion regulatory reporting and registration requirements across markets, ensuring our portfolio is always registration-ready and compliant across every geography we operate in.

• Education: A completed Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or advanced certification in Regulatory Affairs (e.g., RAC) is a plus.
• Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, product safety, or a compliance-focused role within the cosmetics, personal care, or chemical industry is required.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Working knowledge of international cosmetic, chemical, and OTC regulations (including but not limited to EU Cosmetics Regulation, FDA, and global registration frameworks).
  • Experience conducting regulatory compliance reviews for raw materials and finished formulations strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting regulatory reporting and product registration requirements across multiple markets preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of chemistry, with the ability to…