Regulatory Affairs Associate Manager (Office Base)

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you’ll provide regulatory leadership across South Africa and Sub‑Saharan Africa, working largely independently to ensure Avon complies with all relevant product, advertising, and industry regulations. You’ll guide the business through regulatory requirements, anticipate legislative changes, and help shape strategic decisions with a clear regulatory lens. You’ll represent Avon with external bodies and authorities, manage complex regulatory challenges, and ensure new and existing products reach the market compliantly and on time, while minimizing business risk.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing regulatory guidance to commercial teams on product registration, claims, advertising, and compliance.
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments across Sub‑Saharan Africa and assessing business impact.
• Supporting new market entries and business model changes by engaging with regulatory authorities and government bodies.
• Ensuring full regulatory compliance for Avon and Justine product portfolios across all relevant markets.
• Leading and contributing to matrix projects to implement regulatory changes efficiently.
• Representing Avon in professional associations, government forums, and industry working groups.
• Partnering with local, regional, and global teams to communicate regulatory risks, opportunities, and requirements.
• Supporting the Head of Regulatory Affairs for Middle East and Africa on innovation, legislation, and market analysis.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in regulatory affairs within cosmetics, personal care, or related consumer product industries.
• Strong understanding of product regulations, claims, advertising, and technical compliance.
• Ability to work independently across multiple markets and manage complex regulatory topics.
• Proven experience engaging with regulatory authorities, associations, and external partners.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• A proactive, strategic, and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Comfort working in a matrix organization and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.

 

What we offer:

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you. Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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