Senior Scientist - Regulatory

Senior Scientist, U.S. Regulatory Affairs

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a senior scientist to lead compliance strategy for our cosmetics and personal care portfolio. This is a high‑visibility role that combines deep technical expertise with the opportunity to shape U.S. regulatory strategy for a global prestige company.

• Ensure compliance with the FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and OTC drug regulations.
• Oversee Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure accuracy and accessibility across regulatory systems.
• Lead compliance efforts for:
  • California Proposition 65 chemical disclosures.
  • CARB (California Air Resources Board) VOC restrictions.
  • Washington State’s lead ban in cosmetics.
  • Lacey Act requirements for sourcing botanical ingredients.
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) and General Certificate of Conformity (GGC) documentation generation and tracking.
• Support product stewardship, including TSCA reporting and EPA‑related obligations.
• Manage regulatory aspects of Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
• Maintain regulatory files, compliance reports, and documentation to support audits and inspections.

• Serve as the U.S. regulatory subject matter expert, influencing R&D, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams.
• Provide strategic input into regulatory advocacy through engagement with industry groups such as Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).
• Monitor and interpret emerging U.S. regulatory trends, advising senior leadership on compliance and business impact.
• Lead internal training programs to raise awareness of evolving federal and state requirements.

• Ensure compliance with MoCRA adverse event reporting requirements.
• Assess and document U.S. consumer complaints (causality, seriousness, expectedness).

• Strong working knowledge of FDA, EPA, CARB, Prop 65, TSCA, and state‑level cosmetic laws.
• Experience in CIR submissions and regulatory advocacy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of U.S. regulatory experience in cosmetics, personal care or OTX.