Job Description

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000/year + Eligible for annual performance-based bonus

Benefits: 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Discount Program, Lifestyle Allowance, Mobile Phone Plan Reimbursement, Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Hours, Wellness Days, Creative Leave, Monthly Team Building Budget and more!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure our products and operations comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local regulations. This role will play a critical part in bridging communication with our Korea HQ, overseeing product compliance, import documentation, quality claims, and regulatory audits. You will be a key contributor in maintaining operational excellence and regulatory alignment in a fast-growing beauty retail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor changes in U.S. cosmetic regulations (e.g., FDA, MoCRA, Prop 65) and flag necessary actions for internal alignment.

• Review and validate product ingredient lists to ensure compliance with FDA and U.S. state-level ingredient restrictions.

• Conduct detailed labeling reviews of primary and secondary packaging to verify INCI naming, mandatory statements, and claim language accuracy.

• Communicate with Korea HQ and vendors to collect and assess required documentation (e.g., PIF, SDS, CoA, safety test reports) for U.S. market readiness.

• Maintain compliance documentation for all imported SKUs and ensure accurate onboarding into internal product databases.

• Support cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchandising, Marketing) by reviewing promotional content and packaging claims for regulatory accuracy.

• Manage product registration and import documentation, coordinating with customs brokers as needed to ensure smooth import clearance.

• Track and investigate product-related VOCs (Voice of Customers) and prepare initial reports for internal review or regulatory response.

• Assist in supplier compliance audits and gather GMP-related evidence during onboarding or periodic quality reviews.

• Help develop and update internal SOPs and regulatory guidelines for cosmetics entering the U.S. market.

• Provide regulatory support during product recalls, labeling updates, or regulatory inquiries from U.S. agencies.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ of experience in quality assurance, preferably in a U.S.-based beauty or personal care platform

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences)

• In-depth understanding of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks (FDA, ISO standards, etc.)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in quality assurance roles at major U.S. beauty retailers or platforms

• Bilingual in English and Korean

• Experience with ISO 22716 certification or compliance (GMP for cosmetics)

• Familiarity with cross-border operations and global supply chain regulatory challenges

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