About us WE ARE CONSCIOUS BEAUTY PIONEERS.
Since its inception, gitti has been pushing the boundaries of the industry through innovation for the future: from selecting safe ingredients to developing powerful formulas and sustainably designed packaging solutions. The close connection between nature and science is the basis for all gitti products. From water-based nail polish and a 100% natural nail polish remover to makeup and skincare, the brand stands for combining natural ingredients with powerful formulas. All products are always vegan and PETA-certified. Are you ready to revolutionize the beauty industry with us?
What you will do As Senior Product Development & Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will guide gitti’s product development activities across the nail, makeup, and care categories during a maternity leave cover until April 2027.
You will manage and guide the Project Manager ensuring cross-functional alignment, smooth gateway process execution, and timely delivery of launches. You will be the central point of expertise for all regulatory topics across the gitti product portfolio to ensure compliance of our products with EU, UK, and US cosmetics regulations.
Define the 2027 product roadmap and related budget in close collaboration with Management.
Manage and guide the Project Manager, ensuring cross-functional alignment, gateway process execution, and timely delivery of launches.
Drive major nail innovations per year that require technical expertise by managing the formula development process in close collaboration with external laboratories.
Own all regulatory processes (internal and external), ensuring compliance with EU, UK, and US requirements. Ensure correct product labeling and communication by providing necessary information and supporting the artwork creation and approval process.
Act as primary contact with regulatory authorities on product safety and compliance topics, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
Ensure that new product packaging meets the requirements of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) coming into effect in August 2026. Develop and oversee a long-term compliance strategy for the existing portfolio, tracking deadlines and adapting to evolving PPWR requirements.
Degree in Cosmetology, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including 3+ years in Regulatory Affairs or technical product development in cosmetics.
Deep knowledge of EU Cosmetic Regulation required; Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and formulations, with experience in technically complex nail formulas.
Solid project management skills with excellent organizational and planning abilities.
Proven leadership or team management experience.
Structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
Fluent in English and German, additional languages are always welcome.
We want to continue building gitt into an international brand. Support for personal and professional development with individual development planning and on-the-job training.
Flexible working conditions: hybrid working model, two months of remote working abroad per year, training and charity days.
Employee discounts.