Job Description

Company Description
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Senior Manager will lead strategic operations across cosmetics and chemicals regulatory services, supporting global clients in achieving compliance across EU, UK, and US markets. This role will oversee cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and drive innovation in regulatory and IT-enabled service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor regulatory scientists and project managers across geographies.
• Oversee delivery of compliance services including safety assessments, REACH/CLP, and Responsible Person duties.
• Manage operational budgets and resource planning for a business unit.
• Collaborate with trade associations and regulatory bodies to influence policy and maintain thought leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in remote team performance and cohesion.
• Support Principal Scientist in strategic planning and business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in regulatory affairs or scientific operations, preferably in cosmetics or consumer products.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary, remote teams.
• Strong understanding of EU/UK/US regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with IT systems supporting regulatory workflows.
• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Global Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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