Job Description
About the job
About us/Company overview:
PEP is a dynamic personal care company that proudly houses two innovative brands – m Caffeine & Hyphen. With a passion for creating high-performance, conscious, and consumer-loved products, we are redefining the way personal care is experienced. While m Caffeine is India’s first caffeinated personal care brand, loved for its energizing and playful approach, Hyphen is built on the philosophy of simplifying skincare through science-backed formulations. Together, our brands reflect PEP’s mission to deliver quality, creativity, and care to millions of consumers. We believe in Confidence over all skin & body biases.
Come, join the pack!
Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of Beauty and Personal care while supporting manufacturing operations and scale-up activities. This role works closely with R&D, Artwork team, Packaging team, QA, contract manufacturers and internal teams to enable smooth product development, commercialization
Job role: R&D - Executive Regulatory Affairs & Manufacturing Operations
Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure all products comply with Indian Cosmetics Rules and CDSCO requirements.
- Handle product registrations, ingredient compliance checks, and regulatory documentation.
- Review artworks, labels, and claims to ensure they meet regulatory guidelines.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and assess their impact on both existing and new products.
- Coordinate and support responses to regulatory queries, audits, and inspections.
Manufacturing Operations Support
- Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing partners.
- Work closely with contract manufacturers during scale-up, trials, and production readiness.
- Ensure all regulatory and quality documentation is in place during commercialization.
- Monitor manufacturing activities for GMP compliance and adherence to internal SOPs.
- Support and manage changes related to formulation, process, or raw material updates.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with R&D, QA, SCM, and Marketing to enable smooth product execution.
- Align regulatory and manufacturing timelines with product launch plans.
- Support resolution of issues related to manufacturing deviations, complaints, or compliance gaps.
Documentation & Governance
- Maintain and regularly update regulatory dossiers, SOPs, and compliance trackers.
- Support consumer complaint investigations from a regulatory and manufacturing standpoint.
- Ensure teams and documentation are audit-ready at all times.
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of cosmetics regulatory requirements (India mandatory; global exposure is a plus).
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, scale-up, and GMP.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines effectively.
- Strong documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Practical problem-solving mindset, balancing regulatory compliance with operational needs.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Manufacturing Operations within cosmetics, personal care, or FMCG.
- Prior experience working with contract manufacturers is preferred.
About us/Company overview:
PEP is a dynamic personal care company that proudly houses two innovative brands – m Caffeine & Hyphen. With a passion for creating high-performance, conscious, and consumer-loved products, we are redefining the way personal care is experienced. While m Caffeine is India’s first caffeinated personal care brand, loved for its energizing and playful approach, Hyphen is built on the philosophy of simplifying skincare through science-backed formulations. Together, our brands reflect PEP’s mission to deliver quality, creativity, and care to millions of consumers. We believe in Confidence over all skin & body biases.
Come, join the pack!
Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of Beauty and Personal care while supporting manufacturing operations and scale-up activities. This role works closely with R&D, Artwork team, Packaging team, QA, contract manufacturers and internal teams to enable smooth product development, commercialization
Job role: R&D - Executive Regulatory Affairs & Manufacturing Operations
Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure all products comply with Indian Cosmetics Rules and CDSCO requirements.
- Handle product registrations, ingredient compliance checks, and regulatory documentation.
- Review artworks, labels, and claims to ensure they meet regulatory guidelines.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and assess their impact on both existing and new products.
- Coordinate and support responses to regulatory queries, audits, and inspections.
Manufacturing Operations Support
- Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing partners.
- Work closely with contract manufacturers during scale-up, trials, and production readiness.
- Ensure all regulatory and quality documentation is in place during commercialization.
- Monitor manufacturing activities for GMP compliance and adherence to internal SOPs.
- Support and manage changes related to formulation, process, or raw material updates.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with R&D, QA, SCM, and Marketing to enable smooth product execution.
- Align regulatory and manufacturing timelines with product launch plans.
- Support resolution of issues related to manufacturing deviations, complaints, or compliance gaps.
Documentation & Governance
- Maintain and regularly update regulatory dossiers, SOPs, and compliance trackers.
- Support consumer complaint investigations from a regulatory and manufacturing standpoint.
- Ensure teams and documentation are audit-ready at all times.
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of cosmetics regulatory requirements (India mandatory; global exposure is a plus).
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, scale-up, and GMP.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines effectively.
- Strong documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Practical problem-solving mindset, balancing regulatory compliance with operational needs.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Manufacturing Operations within cosmetics, personal care, or FMCG.
- Prior experience working with contract manufacturers is preferred.
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