Job Description

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 driving 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.
• Manage product dossiers for multiple brands, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and on-time pre-market approvals.
• Partner with Product Development to embed regulatory compliance early in the development process.
• Own and drive global product compliance, including all local, national, and international product registrations and government approvals.
• Oversee collaboration with contract fillers and fragrance houses to obtain and maintain all required regulatory documentation (e.g., Certificates of Free Sale, GMP Certifications, product data sheets).
• Review and approve labeling, claims, and marketing copy to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Oversee sustainable ingredient sourcing policies, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and responsible manufacturing practices.
• Implement and manage global ingredient policies, addressing allergens, preservatives, and top-priority materials.
• Lead sustainability reporting efforts, providing transparency on compliance with environmental regulations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce environmental impact, ensuring sustainability initiatives align with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory agencies, and sustainability groups to advocate for best practices and stay ahead of emerging trends.
• 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 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

• 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
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
• Paid time off policies including vacation, holiday, and sick days
• 401K plus company match
• Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
• Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning

Interparfums USA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.

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