Regulatory Affairs Manager Oral Care Cosmetics
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50.0 to £65.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Per hour Inside Ir35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4771104_1771000035 |
Summary
Your new company
An established global consumer health organisation is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to support its expanding regulatory function. The organisation operates across multiple product categories. This role sits within a collaborative Regulatory Affairs team based in Reading, close to the station and offering a modern and accessible workplace. They are looking for someone with cosmetics / oral care expertise.
Your new role
As the team's sole cosmetics specialist, you will play a pivotal and autonomous role in ensuring compliance across a range of cosmetic products. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading artwork and claims assessments
- Ensuring products meet EU cosmetic regulatory requirements
- Providing specialist guidance to cross‑functional teams
- Supporting ongoing project work across cosmetics and potentially oral care
- Representing the cosmetics (oral care) function within a wider RA team covering OTC, medical devices, and medicines
This is an initial 6‑month contract, with the possibility of being considered for a future permanent opportunity.
The team typically works 2 days per week onsite, but there is flexibility and candidates who can attend once per week or require partial remote work will also be considered.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in Regulatory Affairs for cosmetics
- Strong understanding of EU cosmetic regulations (1223/2009)
- Hands‑on experience with artwork approval and claims substantiation
- Confidence operating autonomously as the only cosmetics expert
- Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration
- Bonus: Experience in oral care regulatory affairs
What you'll get in return
- A 6‑month contract within a highly recognised global organisation
- Flexible hybrid working
- Opportunity to work across varied product categories
- Exposure to a supportive and experienced RA team of five
- Potential to be considered for a permanent role following contract completion
- Professional development through a clear and structured interview process
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Julia Bowden for more details.