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Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method(r), Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day(r), Babyganics(r) and Ecover(r). Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Associate Manager will participate, support and in some instances lead assigned regulatory activities for the Lifestyles Business Unit located in San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate, based in San Francisco and reporting to the Regulatory Manager, Lifestyles Business, will provide expert analysis, advice, and expertise in regulatory compliance and registration related issues matters. The position will provide regulatory review, registration and data management, strategic regulatory advice and submissions to appropriate regulatory agencies for all LSB product lines which may include Cosmetics/Personal Care, OTCs, Cleaning Products and Disinfectants. The role requires flawless execution and delivery of end-to-end compliance activities including label and raw material review, process and data management coordination of documentation and submissions to external agencies and governments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Identify and interpret applicable laws, regulations and related performance standards that apply to LSB products and their distribution.

* Provide strategic oversight and project management of regulatory submissions to FDA and to Health Canada.

* Understand and apply label requirements for all types of North America sold goods.

* Manage company databases and compliance related IT tools; PLM, Trackwise, etc.

* Provide critical regulatory support to NPD and EPD project teams at all stages from development through product commercialization..

* Author required reports/submissions that are mandated by authorities to ensure uninterrupted business operation.

* Collaborate with colleagues to advance understanding of changes in the regulatory landscape at FDA, Health Canada, FTC, US state legislation, and CEPA amongst others.

* Prepare and submit product notification/registration with relevant authorities in the US and Canada (FDA, EPA, Health Canada, CARB)

* The successful candidate will have a broad-base of regulatory experience, and must be able to provide compliance leadership, mentor staff, and develop and execute strategy.

* Comprehension of and application of relevant GSARA processes.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

* Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field (biochemistry, biology, chemistry or related scientific field) with direct experience in regulatory compliance in the US and Canada.

* Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Regulatory Affairs

* Sound knowledge of the current US and Canadian regulations, guidance and policy.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian cosmetic, consumer product and OTC drug regulations.
• Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP PLM, and learn online reporting systems.
• Must have high level analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in multi-functional teams, summarize and communicate regulatory issues to colleagues outside of regulatory functions in a geographically dispersed team structure.
• Highly effective prioritization, project management, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate project activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment, and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem solving skills, decision making, with the ability to bring project to final conclusion.
• Commanding knowledge of federal and state regulations, chemical inventories and product compliance.

Job Requirements:

• Full time; Monday to Friday during Core Office hours
• Minimum 10% travel
• Ability to sit, stand, and lift to 25 lbs.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster f or more information.