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Melaleuca: The Wellness Company · 3 weeks ago

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - LATAM

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company has been enhancing lives for over 40 years and is recognized as one of America’s Best Employers. The Regulatory Sr. Specialist will manage compliance for Melaleuca’s international product portfolio, particularly focusing on regulatory affairs for global markets, especially Mexico, and will serve as a subject-matter expert for internal teams.

Cosmetics

Responsibilities

Manage international regulatory affairs for assigned markets such as Mexico, including product classification, regulation monitoring, risk analysis, and regulatory advising
Lead the regulatory process for new market launches, from initiation through implementation: conduct regulation research, manage timelines, create dossiers, submit documentation, maintain correspondence with consultants and government authorities, and ensure timely renewals
Serve as a regulatory subject-matter expert and advisor to Marketing, Operations, R&D, and QA teams on formulation, labeling, packaging, quality, and other regulatory issues
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders—including HQ Operations, local staff, and consultants—to issue USMCA Country of Origin letters and secure import permits for dietary supplements
Review product labels and marketing materials to ensure compliance while optimizing marketing appeal and claims
Evaluate and approve country-specific product testing specifications for all product categories
Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory updates, guidance documents, and standards; provide comprehensive analysis and preventive recommendations
Brief internal stakeholders on key regulatory developments and emerging global compliance trends

Qualification

Regulatory knowledgeAnalytical skillsProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyBilingual in EnglishSpanishCultural sensitivityAnalytical evaluationWritten communicationVerbal communicationCross-functional collaborationOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

Strong regulatory knowledge and analytical skills in food/dietary supplements, cosmetics, or home-care chemical products
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated cultural sensitivity and cross-functional collaboration experience
Proven ability to work independently and manage projects across international markets, time zones, and functions
Ability to handle a high workload efficiently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure
Strong organizational skills, especially in the creation and maintenance of product dossiers and filing systems
Solid project-management, critical-thinking, and analytical-evaluation capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or legal discipline preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Relocation support
Programs that reward loyalty and long-term contribution

Company

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company

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Melaleuca: The Wellness Company enhances the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ann Shavlan
Chief Executive Officer
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Frank VanderSloot
CEO
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