Senior Scientist, Regulatory Affairs

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are inquisitive and a true lover of the personal care industry,  then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Provides regulatory expertise and assessments to R&D project leaders and key business partners throughout the innovation process, across PC USA product portfolio. The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities aligned to the Personal Care R&D strategic agenda and priorities

• Helps to deliver growth of the PC USA business through initiative-taking approach that shapes the regulatory space for innovation and ensures ongoing compliance.
• Works closely with the PC North America Regulatory Affairs team to execute the short and long term regulatory strategic direction for PC categories, leading to the growth of the PC USA business.
• Provides regulatory input and guidance throughout the innovation process to R&D by completing regulatory assessment and formulation review through digital tools for all major projects.
• Responsible for labeling and artwork scoping activities including Mastertext labeling discussions or inquiries and final Marketing Masterlock Document (MMLD) review and sign off.
• Provides regulatory clearance for clinical, consumer, home-use test (HUT,) and sensory studies.
• OTC drug expiration date stability program lead for regulatory input.
• Provide Regulatory input for various digital tools development and their roll out to R&D
• Provide Regulatory input into innovation and compliance.
• Works closely with local and global PC Regulatory Affairs team, Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Science (SERS), CTI, Packaging, etc., to assure that regulatory documentation, product safety and quality are fit for purpose.
• Work collaboratively with Beauty & Wellness Regulatory Team on common topics.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum BSc, in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biological Science, Toxicology, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 3-5+ years of experience within an FMCG environment with expertise in regulatory requirements preferred that govern personal care and/or OTC industry.
• Familiarity with US Federal & State requirements governing Personal Care Products including, but not limited to CA DTSC, CA Prop 65, WA TFCA and OTC monographs. 
• Active collaboration with R&D and non-R&D functions as well as 3rd parties in support of the innovation program.
• Pro-active self-direction with a high level of initiative, flexibility and persistence and a hands-on approach to results delivery.
• Good team player with agility to be able to respond quickly to stakeholders’ requests.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply argumentation to influence internally.
• Clear and logical thinker with the ability to recognize patterns and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite [Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.]
• Previous experience with SAP is a plus.
• Previous experience with FDA Cosmetics Direct portals and California Safe Cosmetic Program is a plus.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high stand