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United States
Hybrid
The Senior Manager assesses how new and evolving regulations apply to the packaging portfolio and translates complex requirements into clear guidelines, design criteria, supplier expectations, documentation, and implementation plans. The role shapes how compliance is integrated into packaging development, sourcing, and commercialization, while evolving systems, policies, and controls to anticipate regulatory risk and stay ahead of the changing global regulatory landscape.
Regulatory Intelligence
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to the organization on global packaging regulatory requirements, compliance expectations, and emerging risks
Monitor, interpret, and assess evolving global packaging regulations. Covered topics include EPR, PPWR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging reduction, labeling, materials restrictions, and packaging-related claims
Engage with PROs, industry associations, regulatory experts, testing laboratories, suppliers, and other external partners to stay informed on regulatory developments and evolving packaging compliance expectations
Compliance Requirements
Translate packaging regulations into clear, actionable compliance requirements for e.l.f. Beauty packaging
Lead interpretation of packaging regulatory requirements, deadlines, evidence, and compliance obligations
Establish and maintain packaging materials compliance requirements, including restricted substances and materials safety
Engage with cross-functional teams seeking clarity on packaging compliance topics, including preparation of summary materials, information sessions and other proactive communication and resources
Process Integration & Implementation
Develop and maintain packaging compliance policies, procedures, guidance, decision tools, and training to drive consistent implementation across the organization
Help embed compliance requirements and checkpoints into packaging development, sourcing, and commercialization processes
Develop and maintain regulatory roadmaps and compliance trackers that provide visibility to emerging requirements, portfolio risks, and implementation status
Assess and communicate portfolio exposure to existing and new packaging regulations and associated compliance risks
Advise on packaging data and documentation requirements to support regulatory compliance, market access, claims substantiation, and audit readiness
8 or more years of experience in packaging compliance, regulatory affairs, packaging engineering, sustainability, or related fields, ideally within beauty, skincare, personal care, or CPG.
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Sustainability, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of global packaging regulations and emerging requirements, including EPR, PPWR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging labeling, and materials restrictions.
Demonstrated ability to monitor regulatory developments, assess business implications, and translate complex requirements into practical actions.
Experience developing and implementing packaging compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls.
Working knowledge of packaging materials, restricted substances, materials safety, supplier compliance, and risk-based testing strategies.
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex regulatory initiatives across functions and markets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory topics and communicate risks, priorities, and required actions to senior leadership.
Collaborative and influential partner who can work effectively across Packaging, Sustainability, Regulatory, Legal, Sourcing, Finance, and other functions.
Ability to operate with strategic perspective while maintaining the attention to detail required for effective regulatory compliance.
