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ABOUT R&D

In our dynamic Research & Development team you will be influencing the core of the customer & consumer delight. You will join a diverse team of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers, Hair Stylists and Nail Artists innovating at the forefront of technology and beauty trends:

• We own End to End Innovation through an empowered learning culture; exploring, developing and qualifying innovations that delight.
• We innovate to create the future of the Company guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term.
• We feel and act like parents of the industry with safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory front and center to our work

The mission of Corporate Regulatory Affairs is to protect and enable our business and reputation via ensuring global and smooth compliance with regulations, promoting science-based regulations and their global convergence and to support seamless products’ registration worldwide.

Join the Wella family and come with us on an exciting journey exploring new opportunities as a stand-alone company!

THE ROLE

The position is for a Specialist in Regulatory Affairs with main focus on product registration and technical documentation necessary to demonstrate worldwide compliance and obtain license to market worldwide. The role may include responsibility to ensure compliance of Ingredients, products, labels with respect to national and international regulations. In addition, the role may include working on global regulatory systems and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position includes the following responsibilities:

• Prepare technical documents and coordinate the collection of all the necessary documentation required for registration dossiers in worldwide countries as per requests from global Authorities, accordingly to respective country-specific requirements
• Timely and accurate delivery of registration dossiers, prepared in strict accordance with global Regulations, to allow the launch of new products according to business plans.
• Interface with internal functions to obtain or finalize the paperwork needed for registration; and coordinate obtainment of documents’ legalizations by interacting with external third parties (agencies, embassies, authorities, third party manufacturers)
• Help in the resolution of any issue or questions from Registration requestors or Authorities. Review changes in global regulations relevant to registration and determine impact on Coty registration and work-process.
• Assessing compliance of products, labels, ingredients and claims with EU/EEMEA Regulations. Issue reports on related matters.
• Implementation of Regulatory bans/amendments: conduct impact assessment, coordination and gathering of input from other functions (e.g. R&D).
• EU Chemical legislation (REACH): on-going support to current business including evaluation of periodic volume reports, addressing inquiries/issues with supply chain e.g. on registration of new substances.
• Support the assessment and handling of Authorities complaints

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vocational degree and work experience or Bachelor’s degree in Scientific disciplines, or equivalent experience in relevant role/industry sector (e.g. Regulatory, Quality Assurance in Food/Medical Devices/Cosmetic/Pharma Industry)
• Sufficient knowledge of chemistry/biology as to understand technical legislation, test reports and related scientific documentation as well as to understand and manage technical documentation related properties and functions of cosmetic ingredients. Good command of math.
• 1-2 years of job experience in Regulatory or in technical roles in cosmetic/pharma/food industry would be a plus
• Very good English skills, both oral and in written; Knowledge of a second foreign language is a plus. Good German skills
• High degree of commitment and strong motivation for career in Regulatory Affairs
• Proficiency with MS-Office and high command of IT in general. Quick learner of new software and systems
• Strong written communication skills, especially on detail-oriented and technical material
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with diverse groups of people at various levels within COTY
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to complete assignments accurately
• Ability to meet deadlines while being flexible to changes in priorities and interruptions as well as in working hours
• High energy and high capacity to handle multiple priorities under time-pressure

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exciting leading role in Regulatory Affairs
• International – Join a multinational corporation with flat hierarchies and exciting projects.
• Team – Positive working environment and culture, practiced through diversity, togetherness and fun.
• Work smart – Possibility of home office, growth opportunities and trust-based working hours.
• Package – attractive salaries and numerous corporate benefits.
• JOIN THE WELLA FAMILY! – Hairdressing is at our heart; it’s about closeness and human-to-human connection. It’s one fueled by hard working business owners and passionate artists, tirelessly working with their hands each day.

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