Associate, Regulatory Affairs – Packaging Compliance & EPR - Global

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Associate to join our Regulatory Affairs team, specializing in Packaging Compliance & EPR. This position is a full-time and permanent role that will be based out of our Fraser HQ in Liberty Village and offers a hybrid work schedule. This person will be supporting new product development and new business development in the creation, review, and approval of packaging in the jurisdictions we sell in. This role will be working closely with R&D, Brands, Design, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Lead packaging creation for new product development.
• Lead packaging creation for commercial expansion.
• Lead packaging creation for brand enhancements.
• Maintain regulatory compliance for all DECIEM packaging in all markets.
• Review and manage website text for existing products (ingredient lists, directions, warnings, and marketing information).
• Support review and implementation of enhanced website compliance (claims and other regulatory information).
• Review internal and external marketing language (technical communications, marketing materials, and training tools).
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Manage global extended producer responsibilities including the submission of reports and payment of fees. Support sustainability initiatives.
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 1+ years of experience working in a Regulatory Environment with a focus on Packaging Review
• Relevant education in Regulatory Affairs, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacology or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience is an asset.
• Understanding of cosmetic, NHP, and OTC packaging requirements.
• Extremely well organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, in particular Microsoft Excel.
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
  
  

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Do the right thing
• Create impact
• Respect small things
• Care too much
• Be the future
  
  

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3

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