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Your role at Clorox:

The Senior Regulatory Specialist will serve as a strategic regulatory partner for the Burt’s Bees business, supporting product development, commercialization, brand maintenance, implementation of regulatory best practices, and maintaining a robust compliance program for our personal care and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products.
This role independently leads regulatory activities, ensuring compliance with global regulations while enabling innovation and speed to market.
Daily cross-functional collaboration is essential, involving teams across Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PS&RA), Product Development, Legal, Corporate Quality, Marketing, and Government Affairs.
Through this work, you will play a key role in accelerating profitable growth, driving structural margin expansion, and unlocking value through transformation.

This individual will work onsite, in a Clorox office, 3 days a week and remotely 2 days a week. --- This position can be based in Durham, NC, Burt's Bees headquarters or Pleasanton, CA; Alpharetta, GA or Willowbrook, IL.

In this role, you will:

Regulatory Strategy & Project Leadership

• Independently represent the PS&RA function on cross-functional project teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely project execution.

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies for cosmetics, personal care, and OTC products, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Analyze and interpret regulatory data to provide strategic recommendations and influence project direction.

• Identify regulatory risks and mitigation strategies to support successful product launches.

• Maintain and update State and Federal reporting requirements related to your project categories (e.g., California Safe Cosmetics SB 312, CDER, Cosmetics Direct).

Documentation & Communication

• Prepare and review regulatory documentation including but not limited to ingredient assessments, formula reviews, product dossiers, claims, packaging labels, marketing communication materials.

• Translate complex regulatory and technical information into clear, actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.

• Effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners, including regulatory authorities and industry groups.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective documentation and data control management for compliance files within the Regulatory Information Management System.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Legal, Quality, and Marketing teams.

• Provide regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building regulatory capability across the organization.

External Engagement & Best Practices

• Represent the company in external forums, including trade associations and regulatory working groups.

• Define and teach regulatory best practices within the team and broader organization.

What we look for:

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology).

• 7+ years of regulatory experience in the CPG industry, with 3+ years specifically in the cosmetic and personal care space.

• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations [e.g., The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA)], global regulatory frameworks (including European Union, Canada and Asia markets), and OTC drug regulations/monographs.

• Proven ability to lead project regulatory strategies and influence cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Results driven: Excellent operational skills including planning, organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to develop effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with natural products and botanical ingredients.

• Knowledge of ISO 16128 (Natural and Organic Cosmetic Ingredients and Products).

• Familiarity with sustainability and clean beauty standards.

#LI-Hybrid

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work onsite, in a Clorox office, 3 days a week and remotely 2 days a week. --- This position can be based in Durham, NC, Burt's Bees headquarters or Pleasanton, CA; Alpharetta, GA or Willowbrook, IL.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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