Job Description
About the job
About us/Company overview:
PEP is a dynamic personal care company that proudly houses two innovative brands – mCaffeine & Hyphen. With a passion for creating high-performance, conscious, and consumer-loved products, we are redefining the way personal care is experienced. While mCaffeine 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 – mCaffeine & Hyphen. With a passion for creating high-performance, conscious, and consumer-loved products, we are redefining the way personal care is experienced. While mCaffeine 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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