Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs
2 days ago
New York
Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries. The Senior Director of Global Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading global regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance across all product categories, overseeing product registration, and supporting the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. This role ensures successful product lifecycle management from concept review through global compliance, while also advancing sustainability efforts. This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee the global regulatory strategy to ensure compliance across all markets., • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for global product dossier development, ensuring teams deliver complete, accurate, and timely submissions to support pre-market approvals., • Partner with Product Development to embed regulatory compliance early in the development process., • Own the global product compliance strategy, setting direction and priorities for registrations and government approvals, while proactively identifying risks and removing barriers to market entry., • Establish governance and cross-functional alignment with external partners to ensure accountability and consistent management of regulatory documentation., • Set standards and decision-making frameworks for global compliant labeling, claims, and marketing communications., • Monitor global regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the product portfolio, and providing guidance to cross-functional teams and executive leadership., • Develop, refine, and execute the Regulatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for enhanced compliance and efficiency., • Lead business risk analysis related to regulatory changes, proactively advising stakeholders on potential impact and solutions., • Develop and drive the company’s ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards, government regulations, and sustainability goals., • Monitor and interpret global regulations and ingredient standards, anticipating regulatory change and leading reformulation strategies to ensure business continuity and innovation readiness., • Lead Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for fragrance products, overseeing global obligations related to packaging waste, environmental fees, reporting, and eco-modulation requirements., • Lead sustainability reporting efforts, providing transparency on compliance with environmental regulations., • Lead and develop the Regulatory Affairs and Product Registration team, fostering expertise and collaboration., • Provide cross-functional training to teams on evolving regulatory and ESG requirements., • Drive efficiency improvements in regulatory processes through education, training, and technology integration. Education/Experience • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred., • 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Registration, or Compliance, with a proven track record in fragrance or beauty industries., • 3+ years of leadership experience, including direct people management Required Skills • Deep expertise in global fragrance regulatory requirements and product registration processes., • Strong understanding of ESG policies, sustainable product development, and environmental regulations., • Strategic leader with a problem-solving mindset, adept at balancing compliance with business growth objectives., • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and advise executive leadership., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement., • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present regulatory and ESG insights to both internal and external stakeholders., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and regulatory software tools. We Offer • The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $230,000 annually, commensurable with skills, experience, and qualifications, • Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance, • Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options, • Paid time off policies including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days, • 401K plus company match, • Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, • An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated, • Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis, • A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.