Regulatory Affairs Lead

Job Title

Quality & Regulatory Affairs Team Lead

Location

Seoul, South Korea

About Our Client

Our client is one of Korea's fastest-growing global derma-cosmetic companies, operating a premium professional skincare brand with a rapidly expanding international presence.

Since its establishment in 2014, the company has achieved approximately 150% average annual growth , surpassed KRW 100 billion in annual revenue, and expanded its business across 75+ countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the CIS region.

In 2024, the company was acquired by Morgan Stanley Private Equity , further accelerating its long-term global expansion strategy and reinforcing its position as one of Korea's leading global beauty companies.

Recent Business Highlights

• #1 Body Care Brand during Qoo10 Japan Mega Wari
• Strong momentum across global cross-border e-commerce and marketplace channels
• #1 skincare category at the Printemps Haussmann (Paris) pop-up
• Ongoing expansion with leading European beauty retailers, including Douglas and Flaconi
• Amazon Germany launch supporting broader Western European expansion

The Opportunity

As Quality & Regulatory Affairs Team Lead , you will take a central role in safeguarding product quality and supporting regulatory compliance across the company’s international markets.

The role combines hands-on global RA responsibilities with quality assurance and quality systems management, covering regulatory documentation, pre-launch product verification, supplier quality, and post-market complaint resolution.

Working closely with regulatory agencies, ODM/OEM partners, and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure that products meet applicable market requirements while strengthening the quality standards behind a growing global skincare business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global cosmetics regulatory activities, including EU CPNP, US MoCRA, UK SCPN , and requirements applicable to Ukraine and India CDSCO .
• Coordinate external regulatory agencies and manage registration documentation and related testing.
• Maintain ingredient lists, MSDS, COA, IFRA documentation, allergen declarations, and other supporting technical records.
• Manage ISO 9001/14001 systems and quality documentation, including audit support and certification maintenance.
• Coordinate product safety and stability assessments and pre-launch quality verification.
• Support supplier and ODM/OEM quality management , including independent quality inspection and assessment.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and relevant cosmetics industry bodies.

Key Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in cosmetics quality and/or regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of cosmetics regulations, CGMP , and ISO systems .
• Experience interpreting English-language guidelines and managing export and raw-material documentation.
• Ability to independently assess product quality, investigate issues, and recommend practical improvements.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, supported by accurate documentation practices.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across suppliers, external agencies, and internal teams.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements with core hours of 10:00–15:00
• Early finish and late start options, with approximately two hours of flexibility
• Annual health screening and group insurance
• Family-event support and birthday benefits
• Product allowances and employee discounts
• AI tools, language learning support, and performance incentives

Benefits are subject to company policy and eligibility.

Employment Type: Full-time, including a three-month probationary period

Contact

Elise S. Yoon

Permanent Consultant | IT & Commercial Practice

Adecco Korea

[email protected]

+82 2 6200 9786