Regulatory Manager | Bentley Labs

About THG 

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. 

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. 

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? 

Life at THG Beauty 

We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic.

By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online.

THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader. 

About Bentley Labs

Bentley Laboratories is a premier beauty contract manufacturer based in Edison, NJ. For over twenty years, Bentley has been a trusted supplier for the world’s top global beauty brands, creating and producing award-winning innovations across the skincare, bodycare, haircare, hygiene and color cosmetics  categories. Bentley’s core manufacturing capabilities include OTC’S; skincare emulsions; surfactant systems for haircare, bath & body products; hot fill processing for solid stick deodorants, lip balms, and other wax systems; and powders for dry shampoos and loose powder face applications. Known for its innovation capabilities, quality, and manufacturing excellence, Bentley maintains the highest standards in GMP compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.

About the Regulatory Affairs Team

The Regulatory Affairs team ensures Bentley Labs products meet domestic and international regulatory requirements while supporting product development, quality, operations, and commercial goals. The team provides regulatory guidance, manages compliance documentation, monitors regulatory changes, and supports successful product commercialization across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the Regulatory Affairs department.


• Review product formulas and marketing claims for regulatory compliance.


• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including product dossiers, PIFs, SDSs, ingredient lists, specifications, certificates, and customer questionnaires.


• Manage raw material regulatory documentation and restricted substance databases.


• Coordinate cosmetic and OTC testing programs, including stability and claim substantiation studies.


• Support product launches, formula changes, registrations, certifications, and required regulatory reporting.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Regulatory Affairs team.


• Set departmental priorities and ensure timely completion of deliverables.


• Manage resources, workload, hiring, onboarding, and employee development.


• Drive process improvements and serve as the regulatory subject matter expert.


• Partner with the Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs on strategic initiatives.

Compliance & GMP Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FDA, MOCRA, OSHA, USDA Organic, GMP, and applicable international regulations.


• Review product compliance for domestic and global markets.


• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact.


• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.


• Maintain accurate regulatory records and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams.


• Provide regulatory guidance during product development and commercialization.


• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.


• Support customer inquiries, audits, and compliance requests.

Reporting & Systems

• Maintain regulatory databases, documentation, and compliance records.


• Track regulatory developments and communicate updates to leadership.


• Support documentation for certifications, registrations, testing, and compliance activities.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means delivering accurate regulatory guidance, maintaining product compliance, supporting successful product launches, leading a high-performing team, and building strong cross-functional partnerships. The successful candidate will proactively manage compliance risks while supporting customer satisfaction and business growth.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific field.


• 3–5+ years of Regulatory Affairs, Product Compliance, or Quality experience.


• Experience with cosmetics, personal care, OTC, or FDA-regulated products.


• Strong knowledge of FDA, MOCRA, GMP, and U.S. cosmetic regulations.


• Experience preparing regulatory documentation, including SDSs, product dossiers, specifications, and certifications.


• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.


• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, beauty, or contract manufacturing.


• Knowledge of international cosmetic regulations.


• Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections.


• USDA Organic certification experience.


• DOT, IATA, or IMDG hazardous materials training is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of cosmetic, OTC, FDA, MOCRA, OSHA, and global regulatory requirements.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.


• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Location

• Edison, NJ (50 Clearview Road & 111 Fieldcrest Avenue)

Physical Demands

• Work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.


• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer use.


• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.


• Ability to wear PPE and work safely around manufacturing processes.

Compensation

• $90,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.