Talent Lab Co
are partnering exclusively with our client, who are at a genuinely exciting point in their growth for a
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling beauty portfolio....one where the right regulatory and compliance leader won't just keep the wheels turning, but will help shape how the business continues to scale into new markets and categories at the necessary pace.
As
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager
, you'll own the regulatory and compliance framework across the business, becoming the trusted internal advisor on product legality, claim substantiation, ingredient compliance, artwork approval and post-market obligations.
You'll work closely with Product, Operations, Marketing and Sales to keep the business moving fast- of course, without ever compromising on what matters.
This is a specialist leadership role for someone who thrives on building things from the ground up: strong technical judgement, commercial pragmatism, and the ability to create systems that scale as fast as the business does. It's a chance to leave a real fingerprint on a brand on the rise- not just maintain what's already there.
In this role, you will:
Be the internal go-to expert on regulatory affairs, product compliance and technical governance
Provide clear, commercially sharp advice that shapes decisions across product development, marketing and operations
Build systems and controls from scratch that reduce risk while helping the business move faster, not slower
Take full ownership of high-impact technical matters, with the autonomy to make things happen




Build genuine trust and credibility with stakeholders, retailers, suppliers and partners across the business
Get ahead of compliance risks before they become commercial problems
Translate technical complexity into explicit, confident business decisions
Own regulatory review and approval of all new and existing products across the portfolio, from ingredient assessment through to finished product compliance
Review formulations and raw material documentation against relevant legislation, standards and restricted/prohibited substance requirements
Review and approve product claims, copy and artwork before launch, partnering closely with Marketing and Product to ensure everything is accurate and supportable
Oversee substantiation files for product claims, including clinicals, test reports and technical justifications
Provide guidance on higher-risk claim areas such as acne, sensitive skin, hair loss and menopause
Build and maintain compliance systems, SOPs and approval workflows that scale with a fast-growing multi-brand business
Keep technical and regulatory documentation complete, current and audit-ready across the active SKU portfolio
Support international expansion by identifying regulatory requirements,



risks and documentation needed market by market
Monitor emerging regulatory developments and proactively flag risks before they become commercial problems
Support product recall readiness, incident response and corrective action processes when required
About you
Preferred background and experience:
Ideally a min of 5 x years in a Regulatory Affairs, Product Compliance or Quality role within
Beauty specifically
(cosmetics, personal care, skincare, haircare or adjacent consumer beauty products)
Strong knowledge of cosmetic regulatory frameworks, ingredient restrictions, labelling requirements and claims compliance
Experience managing technical documentation, substantiation files and artwork review processes
Strong understanding of retailer compliance expectations and export market requirements
Ability to balance technical rigour with commercial practicality in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail, organisation and stakeholder management skills
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Experience across Australia and New Zealand, with exposure to UK, EU or US markets would be a major plus!
Experience working with third-party manufacturers, formulators and testing laboratories
Familiarity with quality management systems and audit preparation
Experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial consumer brand setting regarded
Qualifications:
Degree qualified in Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Regulatory affairs or related discipline
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📌 Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Talent Lab
📍 Sydney