Regulatory Associate

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #168693 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

**Who We Are**

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

**Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose**

This position is responsible for assisting with the regulatory affairs activities of India Extended Hub, providing support for product registrations and maintenance of product compliance throughout the whole life-cycle for cosmetics, medical devices, home care products, medicinal products and also for any other category of products, for this region. This position will report to the Regulatory Affairs Lead, India Extended Hub.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in the implementation of the regulatory strategy defined at Regional and/or Global level, and report regularly the progress to India Extended Hub Regulatory Affairs Lead with relevant KPIs, particularly in terms of timelines, status of supportive data required from other functions and dossier preparation.
- Work closely with the Global Regulatory Operation team to compile documents and information required for high quality and successful submissions, license renewals and annual registrations, and maintenance of product registration dossiers for authorities.
- Assist in preparing submissions to Competent Authorities, for timely approval of new products and life-cycle submissions.
- Track outstanding documentation and notify the India Extended Hub Regulatory Affairs Lead in a timely manner.
- Inform India Extended Hub Regulatory Affairs Lead of upcoming renewals and commitments in a timely manner.
- Assist in the electronic submission of product dossiers, variations and responses to Competent Authorities.
- Update and maintain product registration and ingredients archives, databases and tracking tools.
- Upload and maintain technical files/dossier databases for the products.
- Assist in the preparation of Regulatory Standard Operation Procedures, and in keeping track of revision dates.
- Ensure proper electronic archiving of all documents submitted to and received from Competent Authorities, as well as accurate and timely data update of regulatory compliance databases and tools for assigned products.
- Assist with artwork review and approval as instructed by the direct manager.
- Understand current regulations, guidelines and standards relevant to ensure compliance to the applicable regulatory and corporate standards/requirements (cosmetics, medical devices, medicinal products, home care products, etc.)
- Ensure that the content, organization and overall quality of all regulatory documents are adequate and compliant with local/regional regulatory requirements, commitments and agreements.
- Track Competent Authority websites and databases for news related to regulatory developments.
- Assist India Extended Hub Regulatory team to deliver and manage RA assessments.
- Assist India Extended Hub Regulatory team to deliver Regulatory training and contribute to the Regulatory training plan and modules.
- Collaborate closely with the Regulatory Operations team to ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned tasks.
- Ensure participation in key meetings for the regulatory function and provide timely feedback.

**Required Qualifications**
- Minimum, Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences or relevant education.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, quality or product development in pharmaceutical, medical devices or similar FMCG/CPG companies.
- Understanding of/exposure to the registration and regulatory requirements in India. Knowledge of the requirements of other countries in the hub will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards.
- Knowledge and experience with medicinal products and medical devices is an advantage.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Good written and verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.

**Our Commitment to Inclusion**
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.