Colgate-Palmolive Hiring Associate Regulatory Affairs

Associate Regulatory Affairs – B.Pharm/M.Pharm – Mumbai

Apply for Associate, Regulatory Affairs at Colgate-Palmolive, Mumbai. B.Pharm/M.Pharm, 1+ years experience, regulatory compliance role.

Intro Paragraph:
Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral, personal, home care, and pet nutrition products, is seeking an Associate in Regulatory Affairs at their Mumbai office. This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance across product life-cycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate ingredient listings, successful product registrations, and adherence to global and regional regulatory standards.

Company Overview

Colgate-Palmolive Company is an innovative, sustainability-focused global enterprise, operating in over 200 countries. With iconic brands like Colgate, Palmolive, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and others, the company emphasizes product safety, sustainability, and community impact, including water conservation, plastic waste reduction, and improved children’s oral health. Recognized for its commitment to environmental responsibility and social impact, Colgate-Palmolive provides a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

Job Role & Responsibilities

The Associate, Regulatory Affairs, will manage compliance and maintain product documentation throughout the product life-cycle. The role includes:

• Developing and reviewing accurate ingredient lists in collaboration with R&D, legal, marketing, and regulatory teams.
• Maintaining tracking systems for ingredient lists, updates, and compliance requirements.
• Supporting regional regulatory operations for new product registrations, renewals, and variations.
• Preparing high-quality submission dossiers, maintaining product registration archives, and monitoring outstanding queries from authorities.
• Assisting in the creation and distribution of SOPs, maintaining documentation systems, and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Supporting artwork review and approval for labeling compliance.
• Conducting regulatory intelligence, keeping abreast of updates from competent authorities, and assisting with regulatory assessments.
• Engaging with global and third-party partners to ensure accurate and timely regulatory documentation.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or relevant education (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in regulatory affairs, quality, or product development within pharmaceutical, medical devices, or FMCG industries.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in Africa, Eurasia, and Asia Pacific regions.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, eCTD software, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, DMS, and regulatory portals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of industry practices, standards, and registration processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving and proactive issue resolution.

Location & Travel

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Travel Requirement: Up to 10% within country
• On-site Role: Yes
• Relocation Assistance: Available within India

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their CV via the Colgate-Palmolive careers portal or contacting the HR team as directed in the official posting.

CTA: Apply now to join Colgate-Palmolive and contribute to a global leader in health, hygiene, and sustainability. Immediate applications are encouraged.

FAQs

Q1: What is the required experience for this role?
A1: Minimum 1 year in regulatory affairs, quality, or product development in relevant industries.

Q2: What are the key responsibilities?
A2: Managing product compliance, ingredient lists, submissions, SOPs, regulatory intelligence, and artwork approvals.

Q3: Are there relocation benefits?
A3: Yes, relocation assistance is offered within India.

Q4: Is travel required?
A4: Travel is required up to 10% of the time.

Q5: What are the preferred qualifications?
A5: Advanced degree, multilingual fluency, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Summary Table

Category	Details
Company	Colgate-Palmolive Company
Vacancies	1+ (Associate, Regulatory Affairs)
Required Education	B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Advanced Degree Preferred
Experience	Minimum 1 year relevant regulatory or quality experience