WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.
Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.
We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Product Safety & Toxicology - Global with people management experience, who will be responsible for leading a team with diverse responsibilities. This includes raw material and formula toxicology assessment, regulatory reviews, product claims review, and post-market surveillance.
PAY RANGE
The anticipated base salary for this position is $110,000 to 120,000.
Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
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Lead the Product Safety & Toxicology function, providing scientific and regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and compliance of DECIEM's global product portfolio
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Partner with Applied Research, Brand, Claims, and Regulatory teams to guide innovative products—from concept through registration and commercialization
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Drive the safety strategy for emerging categories, including OTC products, natural health products, supplements, and cosmetics, with a focus on supporting future business growth
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Oversee toxicological risk assessments, exposure evaluations, and ingredient safety reviews to inform product development and support scientifically substantiated claims
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Build and continuously improve end-to-end safety and regulatory processes that enable efficient product development while maintaining the highest compliance standards
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Lead and develop a growing team of Product Safety professionals through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and career development, with the opportunity to expand the team over time
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Serve as the subject matter expert on product safety, providing guidance on post-market surveillance, customer escalations, product liability matters, and evolving regulatory requirements
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Collaborate with colleagues across Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia, balancing multiple global priorities while supporting cross-functional decision-making
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Monitor emerging global regulations, toxicology research, and industry trends to proactively shape safety frameworks and regulatory strategies
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Champion a collaborative, science-first approach by translating complex toxicological data into practical business recommendations that support innovation without compromising consumer safety
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
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8+ years of experience in product safety, toxicology, and risk assessment, with 6+ years of regulatory affairs experience supporting cosmetics, OTC products, natural health products, pharmaceuticals, or related regulated consumer products across the EU, US, and Canadian markets
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Proven experience leading, coaching, or mentoring teams, with the ability to develop talent and foster a collaborative, people-first culture
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Strong scientific expertise with the ability to interpret toxicological data, perform risk assessments, and translate complex technical information into clear, practical recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
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Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple global priorities, deliver projects on time, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience partnering across functions, engaging with external regulatory bodies or industry associations, and handling confidential scientific and customer information with discretion
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Degree in Toxicology or another relevant scientific discipline required; DABT, ERT, or equivalent toxicology certification is required
WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
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Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
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6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
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Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
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A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
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A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
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Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
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Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
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A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
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✨ Defy Convention.
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✨ Make it real.
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✨ Play in the grey.
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✨ Build Bridges.
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✨ Be the rabbit.
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".
DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
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