Cosmetic Products Manager (Acting), Market Surveillance - Compliance / Bainisteoir Táirgí Cosmaideacha (Gníomhach), Faireachas Mhargaidh - Comhlíonadh
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Reporting to the Market Surveillance Manager, the Cosmetic Products Manager will work within the Market Surveillance section in the Compliance department to proactively manage, operate and develop the Health Products Regulatory Authority’s role of Competent Authority for cosmetics in Ireland.
The Cosmetic Products Manager represents the HPRA at relevant European regulatory committees and working groups, contributing to the development of policy, guidance, and regulatory approaches for cosmetic products. The role works closely with the Department of Health to support the development of national policy and strategy for cosmetics market surveillance and provides expert advice on legislative changes required to effectively implement and enforce cosmetic product regulations in Ireland.
The Cosmetic Products Manager leads and coordinates Ireland's national cosmetics market surveillance programme in collaboration with the National Environmental Health Service (NEHS) and Public Analyst Laboratory (PAL). They maintain close working relationships with Customs authorities in relation to cosmetic products entering the Irish market. This includes overseeing regulatory activities aimed at preventing non-compliant or unsafe cosmetic products from being made available to consumers.
The Cosmetic Products Manager provides authoritative technical and regulatory advice to internal and external stakeholders, including government departments, regulatory authorities, industry representatives, healthcare professionals, and consumers. The role is responsible for communicating regulatory developments, emerging issues, and legislative changes to industry stakeholders to support compliance and promote consumer safety.
The Cosmetic Products Manager leads, manages, and develops the Cosmetics Team, setting strategic objectives, establishing performance targets, allocating resources, and prioritising activities to deliver organisational and regulatory objectives. The role fosters a high-performing team culture through effective leadership, coaching, and development of team members, while ensuring that appropriate governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and quality standards are maintained.
Essential criteria:
- 3rd level degree (NFQ Level 7 or 8) in a scientific discipline relevant to the regulation of cosmetic products, such as chemistry, toxicology, pharmacy, biological sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in a relevant industrial, research, healthcare, regulatory, enforcement, or market surveillance environment, including substantial experience in product regulation, compliance, quality systems, or consumer safety.
- Minimum of 1 years demonstrated experience in leading and managing technical or regulatory teams, including performance management, objective setting, prioritisation of work, and career development.
- Proven experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government departments, regulatory authorities, industry representatives, enforcement bodies, or other external organisations.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience in the evaluation, interpretation, and communication of scientific, technical, regulatory, or market surveillance data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organisation effectively at national and international level.
Closing date for applications: 11th November 2026
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 23rd November 2026
The Company
We are the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and we regulate medicines and devices for the benefit of people and animals. We are committed to excellence in health product regulation through science, collaboration and innovation.
Our remit and regulatory functions include human and veterinary medicines, clinical trials, medical devices, controlled drugs, blood and blood components, tissues and cells, and cosmetic products.
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