Regulatory Specialist I

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand - you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

Individual contributor responsible for providing day-to-day global regulatory support, execution and advisement for the successful launch and lifecycle of formulated and hardline/softline consumer products such as home fragrance, personal care, OTC drugs and accessories. Key duties include - concept review, ingredient/formula evaluation, label approval, claims, product registrations/notifications, and post-market support with a focus on supporting global franchise partners around the world with product compliance!

Responsibilities:

Product Compliance Management:

• Accountable to understand and apply global regulations to ensure amenable products.
• Communicate product and ingredient/formula requirements to appropriate partners.
• Evaluate and resolve minor product compliance issues with cross functional partners.
• Evaluate and raise major issues to manager/supervisor.

Product Research and Evaluation:

• Perform research on regulatory related topics appropriate to areas of accountability.
• Provide recommendations and information to supervisor and regulatory teams.
• Learn and apply regulations and begin to leverage experience in issue management.
• Develop an understanding of market positioning and ingredient/technology acceptability.

Submission and Reporting Management:

• Assist and be responsible for the design and maintenance of regulatory recordkeeping systems.
• Organize information, documentation and databases to ensure completeness and ease of use.
• Provide metric data for areas of responsibility and tasks.
• Responsible for identifying and developing SOPs associated with areas of accountability.

Emerging Issues Mgmt. / External Monitoring:

• Awareness and understanding of regulations, industry and technical issues.
• Responsible for understanding emerging technical issues and identifying impacts through functional support of sub-brand projects.
• Responsible for communicating developments and relevant information to regulatory and technical teams.
• External monitoring, including but not limited to: FDA, Health Canada, EU Cosmetics Regulation, Federal & State legislation, FTC, NAD, Federal Register, International regulations and emerging issues.

Government Agency and Trade Association Management:

• Participate in trade association activities as identified by supervisor.
• Supervise government/regulations applicable to their area of accountability.
• Communicate emerging trade association activities and/or governmental monitoring to regulatory team applicable to their area of accountability,
• Participate and organize educational and development activities such as webinars as needed.

Talent Management:

• Assist in onboarding new associates and training cross-functional partners when needed.

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That’s why we%27re proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger %26amp; Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3ERobust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3ENo-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3EOpportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3ETuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EVisit bbwbenefits.com for more details.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EWe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: %3Ca href=%22https://bca.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/Uploads/fciho/FCIHO%20Notice%20to%20Applicants%20for%20Private%20Employers%20-%20English%20ADA%20Final.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELos Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance%3C/a%3E, %3Ca href=%22https://www.phila.gov/media/20260428133610/Fair-Criminal-Records-Screening-Standards-Ordinance-amendments-2026.pdf?ogbsw7y28sd%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EPhiladelphia Fair Chance Law%3C/a%3E, %3Ca href=%22https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025_FCO_Poster_June2025.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ESan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApplication window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.%3C/p%3E