Senior Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Job Description

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

The Senior Director of Global Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading global regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance across all product categories and overseeing product registration. This role ensures successful product lifecycle management from concept review through global compliance, while also supporting sustainability efforts.

This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the global regulatory strategy to ensure compliance across all markets.
• Manage product dossiers for multiple brands, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and on-time pre-market approvals.
• Partner with Product Development to embed regulatory compliance early in the development process.
• Own and drive global product compliance, including all local, national, and international product registrations and government approvals.
• Oversee collaboration with contract fillers and fragrance houses to obtain and maintain all required regulatory documentation (e.g., Certificates of Free Sale, GMP Certifications, product data sheets).
• Review and approve labeling, claims, and marketing copy to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor global regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the product portfolio, and providing guidance to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Develop, refine, and execute the Regulatory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for enhanced compliance and efficiency.
• Lead business risk analysis related to regulatory changes, proactively advising stakeholders on potential impact and solutions.
• Develop and drive the company’s ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards, government regulations, and sustainability goals.
• Oversee sustainable ingredient sourcing policies, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and responsible manufacturing practices.
• Implement and manage global ingredient policies, addressing allergens, preservatives, and top-priority materials.
• Lead sustainability reporting efforts, providing transparency on compliance with environmental regulations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce environmental impact, ensuring sustainability initiatives align with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory agencies, and sustainability groups to advocate for best practices and stay ahead of emerging trends.
• Lead and develop the Regulatory Affairs and Product Registration team, fostering expertise and collaboration.
• Provide cross-functional training to teams on evolving regulatory and ESG requirements.
• Drive efficiency improvements in regulatory processes through education, training, and technology integration.

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Required Skills

We Offer

Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.