Senior Scientist – Cosmetics Safety & Global Compliance

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm seeking a Senior Scientist for Cosmetics Safety & Global Compliance. This role involves providing expert support in cosmetic product safety and global regulatory compliance, including conducting safety assessments, interpreting regulations, and assisting clients with new and existing product development. The successful candidate will also advise on ingredient safety, labeling, and claims substantiation, and prepare Product Information Files.

Must Have

• Perform cosmetic product safety assessments in compliance with EU/UK regulations.
• Advise clients on ingredient safety, labeling, and claims substantiation.
• Prepare and maintain Product Information Files (PIFs).
• Support regulatory submissions and notifications.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance regulatory tools and databases.
• 3-5 years of experience in cosmetics safety or regulatory science.
• Strong knowledge of toxicology, cosmetic ingredients, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with global compliance (EU, UK, US, Asia).
• Degree in toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.

Perks & Benefits

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

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.

Job Description

The Senior Scientist will provide expert-level support in cosmetic product safety and global regulatory compliance. This role involves conducting safety assessments, interpreting regulations, and supporting clients through new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cosmetic product safety assessments in compliance with EU/UK regulations.
• Advise clients on ingredient safety, labeling, and claims substantiation.
• Prepare and maintain Product Information Files (PIFs).
• Support regulatory submissions and notifications.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance regulatory tools and databases.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cosmetics safety or regulatory science.
• Strong knowledge of toxicology, cosmetic ingredients, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with global compliance (EU, UK, US, Asia).
• Degree in toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.

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 jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information._

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