Senior Product Steward

Job description

Who we are at Osmo: Osmo is a digital olfaction company, on a mission to give computers a sense of smell to improve the health and wellbeing of human life. Why? Our sense of smell both enriches and saves lives, and has a deep and direct connection to our emotions and memory. Olfactory Intelligence has applications across industries including fragrance, manufacturing, security, medicine, and more. We believe in the power of automation and thoughtfully applied AI/ML to solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition alone. **We're headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ, with an additional office in Somerville, MA. We provide complimentary shuttle service from Brooklyn and Newark, NJ.** **Osmo is seeking an experienced regulatory professional** to own the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements for fragrance ingredients and fragrance oils across global markets. This role operates with significant independence, resolving complex and novel compliance questions and advising cross-functional teams on regulatory risk before it becomes a blocker. **Key Responsibilities:** - Interpret and implement regulatory requirements for fragrance ingredients and finished products **across global markets** (EU, US, UK, and key APAC/LATAM jurisdictions), spanning IFRA, REACH, EU Cosmetic Regulation, and FDA/MoCRA, and other applicable frameworks — exercising independent judgment on ambiguous or novel questions. - Drive compliance with IFRA standards, determining when and how formulations must change *ahead of* restrictions and amendments — not just in response to them. - Lead regulatory database and documentation strategy, setting the standards for accuracy and structure that others follow. - Support Perfumery, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial as the regulatory authority in product development decisions. - Conduct regulatory risk assessments on raw materials, formulations, and finished products, surfacing compliance issues proactively. - Support Product Stewardship & Regulatory lead for customer-facing compliance inquiries, including judgment calls on what documentation satisfies customer-specific requirements. - Track emerging global regulatory trends and translate them into concrete business recommendations ahead of formal rule changes. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Regulatory Affairs, Toxicology, or a related field with **8+ years in regulatory affairs, within the fragrance industry.** *(Fragrance experience required.)* - **Demonstrated global/multi-market regulatory experience** — you have owned compliance across more than one major jurisdiction (e.g., EU *and* US), not a single home market. *(Global experience required.)* - Deep working knowledge of IFRA standards, REACH, EU Cosmetic Regulation (1223/2009), and other relevant global regulations — with the judgment to apply them where clear precedent doesn't exist. - Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to advise cross-functional stakeholders and influence decisions on regulatory risk. - Familiarity with fragrance formulation and raw materials. **Ways to Stand Out:** - Experience building or restructuring a regulatory function, not just operating within one - Experience acting as regulatory advisor during due diligence or audits If this role inspires you we’d encourage you to apply. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining an incredible team optimized for a diversity of thought, background, and approaches. *For all Full-Time Employees, compensation is just one component of Osmo’s total rewards approach, which is designed to support the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team members. Depending on the role, this may include base salary or contract-based pay, along with access to health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; flexible paid time off and company holidays; and equity or incentive compensation for eligible roles. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, internal equity, and other relevant business considerations. Osmo regularly reviews pay ranges and compensation structures to ensure they remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with current market data.* All employment decisions and responsibilities are determined based on current ability and your ability to grow, without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Osmo does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Osmo or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Osmo Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Osmo and Osmo will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire