Regulatory And Compliance Associate

What we offer:

• Summer Hours (Finish at 3pm on Fridays during summer)
• Product Allocation (receive 5 products per month from our amazing awarding winning ranges,  Avène  & Klorane)
• Working from home, 2 days a week 
• Flexible working hours
• Birthday Leave 
• Remote Work (work while visiting family, so you can take longer leave) 
• Skin Check (make sure you are melanoma free!)
• Monthly Social Drinks (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic)
• Employee Assistance Program 

The Company:

Pierre Fabre is a French pharmaceutical company, pioneer in dermo-cosmetics with notably iconic brands, Avène and Klorane. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide, the company has subsidiaries in 35 countries. In 2022, Pierre Fabre Group generated 2,7 Billion euros in revenues.

Nature is at the heart of our approach at Pierre Fabre, to explore and innovate for health care and beauty. A company with strong values, our purpose is at the core of our commitment to inspire our work every day.

“Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.”

Our QRVI department is looking for an experienced Regulatory and Compliance Associate to join their tight nit team. You will be working closely with our other departments, and you will ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, and with the scientific evidence. This role brings support to our commercial operations in Australia and New Zealand from a QRVI point of view.

This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career. 

Key Responsibilities

Our QRVI department is looking for an experienced Regulatory and Compliance Associate to join their tight nit team. You will be working closely with our other departments, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, and with the scientific evidence. This role brings support to our commercial operations to support the growth and safety of Pierre Fabre’s dermo-cosmetic business in Australia and New Zealand. 

This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career. 

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and ongoing use of several  corporate platforms.
• Input all products onto brand advice. 
• Liaise with New Zealand regarding formulations and fragrances.
• Assess new products and changes to products for compliance with applicable Australian and New Zealand regulations (e.g., Australian Consumer Law) and propose solutions to achieve or improve compliance and marketability.
• Work collaboratively across several departments to review and assess NPDs. 
• Assess communication tools (e.g. marketing, sales, training, and educational material) for compliance with applicable Australian and New Zealand regulations (e.g. Australian Consumer Law) and propose solutions to achieve or improve compliance and marketability. 
• Review of both complex and simple promotional materials such as TVCs, radio advertisements, product descriptions, product packaging, scientific communications for HCPs, digital campaigns, EDMs, print (retailer catalogues, magazines and newspapers), billboard and POS and compile substantiation letters for retailers. Assess & monitor introduction of new cosmetic ingredients in accordance with local regulations (AICIS in particular), prepare and monitor any submissions required and submit applications when required.
• Submit applications as needed (including but not limited to, SIR, PID and PIR).
• Drive AICIS audits and project manage the compilation of information for AICIS applications when requested. 
• Provide advice to other departments, in Australia, in France or elsewhere, about Australian and New Zealand Regulatory requirements.
• Where necessary, contribute to consultations with EPA regarding updated New Zealand processes.
• Ensure the TGA’s AS/NZS standards for sunscreens are implemented locally.
• Liaise with the Cosmetic EU and Corporate Regulatory Affairs when required.
• Regulatory intelligence monitoring.
• Monitor applicable regulatory agencies and regulations, and Industry association to inform relevant company stakeholders of regulatory changes.
• Active participation in regulatory committees including the sunscreen working group and webinars.
• Work closely with relevant industry bodies such as ACCORD.
• Prepare, implement and monitor required written processes (SOPs, Work Instructions, training, etc) pertaining to Cosmetic Regulatory matters.
• Train relevant staff on cosmetic regulatory requirements in the region.
• Cosmetovigilance: Perform cosmetovigilance reporting activities required under applicable legislation and Pierre Fabre corporate policies and procedures.
• Prepare, implement and monitor required written processes (SOPs, Work Instructions, training, etc) pertaining to Cosmetovigilance.

The perfect candidate will have: 

• Degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy 
• At least 3 years experience in regulatory in the cosmetics industry working within the Australian regulatory environment
• High Attention to detail 
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet conflicting demands.
• High level of motivation to work autonomously and a team player across multi-disciplinary areas.
• Strong communication skills to effectively work with other departments to get the best outcome 

Next Steps

If you possess the above experience/skills you are encouraged to send your resume, including a cover letter highlighting why you would like to join Pierre Fabre Australia and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Whilst we make every effort to consider all applications, due to the high volume of the latter, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment agencies are requested not to contact the advertiser.

If you want to learn more about Pierre Fabre in Australia, please visit our website

www.pierre-fabre.com/en-au