Associate Principal Scientist, Post Market Safety, Research & Innovation

Associate Principal Scientist, Post Market Safety – L'Oréal Research & Innovation, Clark, New Jersey

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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 (R&I), 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 4,100 R&I experts create safe, trustable, sustainable and responsible beauty products and experiences that change people’s lives.

The Post Market Safety (PMS) group has direct responsibility for cosmetovigilance and pharmacovigilance operations for the United States, collaborating closely across the Americas Zone.

You will independently lead technical and process‑related activities within the Post‑Marketing Safety group. You will partner with the Product Safety Evaluation group and other key stakeholders to lead product safety assessments for all OTC drug and cosmetic products marketed in the U.S. You will serve as a technical authority, providing direction and supervision to ensure the highest standards of consumer safety and regulatory excellence.

• Medical Assessment & Vigilance:
  Perform expert medical assessments of adverse event case reports for seriousness, causality, and expectedness, maintaining the integrity of our vigilance operations.
• Global Safety Analysis:
  Conduct global post‑marketing safety analyses requested by cross‑functional partners (Marketing, Product Safety, and Global PMS), translating safety data into strategic insights.
• Regulatory Reporting:
  Lead the quality review and timely submission of all OTC drug and cosmetic Med Watch reports to the FDA, managing correspondence with partner companies and vendors.
• Case Management & Follow‑up:
  Query vendor databases to review adverse events and ensure appropriate follow‑up. Notify relevant partner contacts and manufacturing sites of potential quality‑related complaints.
• Medical Liaison:
  Serve as a point of contact for case‑related inquiries from the L'Oréal Call Center and Global PMS team. Prepare patch test letters and kits for physicians upon request.
• Technical Stewardship:
  Maintain accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and archiving of all safety‑related information in compliance with global SOPs.
• Mentorship & Training:
  Train and supervise junior members of the PMS team and provide post‑marketing safety training for new employees across the organization.
• Process Optimization:
  Continuously review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work processes to ensure agility and compliance.

• Education: Pharm.
  
  D.,
  
  D.Ph., or a Nursing degree is preferred. A working knowledge of basic medical terminology is required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in case processing and medical assessment.
  • Proficiency in MedDRA coding is required.
  • In‑depth understanding of U.S. Regulations pertaining to adverse event reporting.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated capability in analyzing, reporting, and documenting complex information with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Prior people‑management experience is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to be onsite, in the office at least 4 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position (required).
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent, ongoing basis without…