Medik8
Head of Regulatory - Maternity Cover
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Head of Regulatory - Maternity Cover
12-Month Maternity Cover: Head of Regulatory
About Medik8
At Medik8, we develop all of our products in-house at our innovation centre, where an amazing team of scientists, researchers, product and project managers drive innovation to keep us ahead of the market. We are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for delivering clinical results without compromise.
We now seek a 12-month maternity cover for our Head of Regulatory role, reporting directly to our Chief Product Officer.
Our mission: To simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®—Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.
The Role
You will act as our expert in market compliance, proactively addressing risks and ensuring we stay ahead in our ambitious cross-market strategy. As our primary external and internal regulatory contact, you will:
- Lead a global regulatory function, setting and executing evidence-based strategies.
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement robust regulatory approaches.
- Leverage your network, domestic and international, to forecast and adapt to evolving policy and legislation.
- Contribute to early-stage product evaluation and knowledge-sharing across teams.
This hybrid role (3 days on-site at our Innovation Centre in Aylesbury, 2 days remote) also facilitates growth in our regulatory team, currently expanding from 3 to 4 members.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Leadership & Strategy
- Build and maintain a global technical regulatory knowledge base to ensure full product compliance across territories.
- Provide expert guidance on “grey areas” of regulation and compliance strategies.
- Advise on upcoming regulatory changes, ensuring strategic alignment across markets.
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Compliance & Operations
- Oversee regulatory processes in product development, including:
- Ingredient checks
- Formulation reviews
- Product Information Files (PIFs)
- Product registrations (global focus)
- Approve product artworks/labels under international regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance.
- Lead cosmetovigilance, ensuring efficient investigation and resolution of adverse effects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as compliance rockstar for new and existing markets, customers, and in-house teams.
- Champion highest standards in product quality, integrity, and innovation.
- Coach, mentor, and uphold R&D’s leadership culture.
Requirements
- Experience: Proven international product registration expertise and hands-on involvement in regulatory roles.
- Expertise:
- Strong grasp of UK/EU and international cosmetic regulations, with specialist knowledge in:
- US/FDA
- Australia/TGA
- Prior experience navigating grey areas or ambiguous legal frameworks is a plus.
- Strong grasp of UK/EU and international cosmetic regulations, with specialist knowledge in:
- Education:
- University degree in Business/Law, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Passion:
- Deep commitment to skincare innovation and Medik8’s mission.
- Skills:
- Exceptional communication and project management, delivering on time in dynamic environments.
- Sharp-eye for bold regulations/strategies that create real-world impact.
Temporary genetic testing required prior to joining—but do not influence advancing based on your results.
About Us
Company Culture
Medik8 is a team of collaborative, purpose-driven go-givers, blending cross-functional expertise with innovation, sustainability, and creativity. Our core values:
- Challenge the status quo. Be bold. Iterate fast. **Pioneer$.
- Ethics and Inclusivity are our strictest standards. We serve clients and communities fairly.
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Perks & Growth
We believe in building the careers of our people as much as our products:
- Wellbeing:
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, flexible/hybrid working, private health insurance, mental health support.
- Rewards:
- 75% discount on in-product, annual performance-based bonus, product allowance and longevity celebrations.
- Career Development:
- Up-skilling support, monthly Lunch & Learns, flexible internal growth paths.
- Community Impact:
- 2 paid volunteer days/year, matched charitable funding aligned to your values.
Why This Matters to Medik8
We circle back to candidates frequently with jump-start opportunities after contract roles. Ready to get involved? Apply today!
Inclusive Hiring with Medik8
- Licensing & Transparency:
- No criminal or credit checks unless legally required.
- Salary never adjusted for legal complications (e.g. pension contributions, sponsorship).
- Blind Screening & Equity:
- CV anonymisation to reduce bias.
- Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates meeting crucial role criteria (Level 2 Disability Confident Employer).
- Armored Mental & Emotional Health: Simplify discussions on stress or neurodiversity issues openly.
Note: We aim to eradicate guesswork. With the “60% rule”, if you bring 60% of the requirements and the appropriate drive, we’d love an introduction.
Details:
- More about our team and principles here.
- For organic crowd-sourced opinions, explore threads on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or our Instagram @Medik8Skincare.
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