Sr Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $119,203 - 149,003 per year based upon a San Francisco location. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for a month in the summer and July and December wellness/shutdown weeks for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, KVD Beauty, Lip Lab, Ole Henriksen.

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for cosmetic product registrations, screening for compliance, along with formula and raw material data excellence. The position will manage relationships with cross-functional partners in legal, packaging development, product development, project management, sourcing, quality assurance, and brand management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit cosmetic and OTC drug product registration documentation.
• Request and screen ingredient and formula data.
• Evaluate formulas against internal and governmental limits.
• Review and compile cosmetovigilance data for reporting.
• Maintain key relationships with raw material vendors, and contract manufacturers.
• Submit samples for safety and clinical studies.
• Review carton artwork against approved copy and claims.
• Participate in project meetings, and help problem solve deliverables.
• Provide project updates to leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent experience with 7+ years relevant work experience in the cosmetic or similarly regulated field.
• Experience in cosmetic product registration submission, preferably with experience in Brazil, China, India, and Australia.
• Passionate about the cosmetics industry, and creating an inclusive environment.
• Experienced with formula management systems, direct experience with Coptis a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects through strong prioritization and planning.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, often-changing collaborative environment.
• A team player, flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Manages complexity while balancing stakeholder expectations and needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically with exceptional attention to detail.
• Approximately 5% domestic and international travel may be required.