About the Job

Founded in late 2016 by Aimee Connolly, Sculpted by Aimee is an Irish-born beauty brand with a global vision. Aimee, who began her journey as a makeup artist after earning a bachelor’s degree in business, spotted a gap in the market for makeup that was both easy to apply and highly effective. Combining her passion for beauty and business acumen, she launched Sculpted by Aimee to create products that simplify beauty routines without compromising results. At the heart of Sculpted by Aimee is a commitment to empowering beauty enthusiasts with multitasking, user-friendly products that deliver a glowing finish in five minutes or less. Our products are designed to enhance natural beauty, applying effortlessly and blending seamlessly to help our community look and feel their best. In less than eight years, Sculpted by Aimee has achieved cult status, surpassing established beauty conglomerates to become the number one mass cosmetics brand in Boots Ireland*. We have expanded our presence across key retailers such as Boots and Selfridges UK, and our e-commerce platform now serves customers in 68 countries. Our 360° omni-channel approach includes a robust physical presence in over 500 retailers across eight countries and four flagship stores in the UK and Ireland. Our product portfolio includes over 140 makeup, skincare, and body products, all proudly certified by Leaping Bunny and recognized with 40+ industry awards. With an extensive range of complexion products offering over 100 foundation shades, Sculpted by Aimee is dedicated to celebrating real skin and promoting minimal retouching in our social media and campaigns.

*In June 2024 Sculpted by Aimee was ranked the number one mass cosmetics beauty brand in Boots Ireland’s self-selection category.

Due to this exciting growth, Sculpted by Aimee are looking for a REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGER to join the growing Operations based in Dublin or the UK. This hybrid role will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential business risks to ensure the company’s compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, and ensuring product regulatory compliance across the product portfolio and new innovations, reporting to the head of Operations and Continuous Improvement.

Accountabilities Include

RISK MANAGEMENT
This role will create and manage risk management frameworks, monitor regulatory changes, create policies, collaborate with various teams & communicate with stakeholders to implement controls, and promote a risk-aware culture, including:
1. Operational Risk

Supply Chain – raw material shortages, logistics breakdown
Manufacturing – quality control failures, contamination, batch recalls
IT systems – e-commerce platform downtime, ERP downtime

2. Regulatory Risk

Cosmetics regulations – ingredient bans, safety testing
Advertising standards – misleading claims
ESG and sustainability – packaging waste regulations, carbon disclosures

3. Reputational Risk
Social Media
Data Privacy breaches

4. External & Environmental Risk

Macroeconomic, Geopolitical, Climate & Environmental

Regulatory Compliance

EU Market Compliance

Ensure ongoing compliance with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009
- Product Information File (PIF) and Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR)
- CPNP notifications and product submissions
- formulations, labels, and claims compliance with EU standards
Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to internal stakeholders
Lead preparation for HPRA Distributor and Responsible Person Audits

US Market Expansion

Lead compliance efforts with US FDA cosmetic regulations, including the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)
- facility registration and product listings with the FDA
- labelling, claims, and ingredient declarations compliance
- adverse event reporting & post-market surveillance
- potential OTC drug classification risks for borderline products

Global Market Support

Research and interpret cosmetic regulations in target expansion markets (e.g., Canada, Australia, Latin America, Asia, Middle East)

SAFETY & quality Compliance

Implementing and maintaining quality systems (e.g., GMP) to ensure consistent product quality, and effective management of customer complaints or adverse event reporting. Overseeing product safety assessments and ensuring compliance with cosmetic safety regulations, toxicological requirements, and ingredient standards across global markets.

Support sustainable business practices by minimizing waste, promoting responsible sourcing, and reducing environmental impact.
Foster a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace while contributing to our community initiatives both internally and externally.
Uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in all business practices.

Experience Needed

Key Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships and communicate with a variety of stakeholders
Strong analytical skills, and ability to anticipate issues and provide solutions
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment, brining a strong sense of urgency and commitment to speed to market.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field.
4-5+ years of regulatory affairs experience in cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
Experience in FMCG risk frameworks covering operational, reputational, financial, and external risks.
Familiarity with corporate governance, ESG risks, and external stakeholder management.
Professional certifications in Risk Management, Business Administration, or Compliance will be advantageous
Strong knowledge of international cosmetic regulations (EU Cosmetics Regulation, FDA, ASEAN, etc.).
Experience preparing and managing PIFs, CPSRs, and product notifications.
Project management experience

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Manager

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