Regulatory Affairs Manager - México (Mexico City, MEX, MX)

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #176593 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory compliance and commercial enablement for our Mexico division. This role oversees the full product lifecycle, safety surveillance (Technovigilance/Cosmetovigilance), and external advocacy with health authorities and trade associations.The ideal candidate must have solid experience working with cross-functional teams, in a diverse and multicultural environment and shall be willing to adopt and live the values of the Colgate Palmolive.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Strategy: Define and execute regulatory strategies; represent company interests before COFEPRIS and trade associations (e.g., CANIPEC).

• Product Compliance: Manage end-to-end registrations, notifications, and dossier stewardship for Oral, Personal, Home Care, and Medical Device portfolios.

• Safety Surveillance: Serve as the official Technovigilance Unit Responsible Person, managing safety programs (NOM-240-SSA1-2012) and post-market surveillance.

• Operational Leadership: Supervise the local Regulatory Affairs team, manage department budgets, and ensure adherence to local sanitary standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacobiological Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.

• 7+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs (Cosmetics/Pharma/Medical Devices)

• 3+ years in a supervisory role

• Proven track record of successful COFEPRIS negotiations supported by a strong history of regulatory compliance and institutional transparency.

• Proficiency in digital regulatory platforms (DIGIPRIS), G-Suite, and AI tools for regulatory workflows.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s/specialization.

• Strong negotiation, analytical decision-making, and leadership capabilities.

• Proven ability to build cross-functional synergies and drive high-performance teams through exceptional communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards, corporate governance, and operating in 100% compliance with our Code of Conduct and local anti-corruption frameworks.

Competencies & Core Values:

• Strong negotiation, analytical decision-making, and leadership capabilities.

• Proven ability to build cross-functional synergies and drive high-performance teams through exceptional communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards, corporate governance, and operating in 100% compliance with our Code of Conduct and local anti-corruption frameworks.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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