Position Overview:
Poco Beauty is seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-driven Quality Manager /Responsible Person (RP) to ensure the company's cosmetic products meet all regulatory and quality requirements. The successful candidate will oversee product compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1223 / 2009, HPRA requirements, and ISO
22716 Cosmetics GMP, including maintaining Product Information Files (PIFs), verifying Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs), and managing product notifications in the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP). The ideal candidate will have strong regulatory knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and proven
experience in quality management, labelling / claims compliance, and coordination with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal & Regulatory Compliance:
Act as the Responsible Person (RP) as defined in Regulation (EC) No. 1223 /
2009.
Ensure each cosmetic product has a complete Product Information File (PIF)
accessible at the company's address.
Verify that each product has a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)
signed by a qualified safety assessor.
Submit and maintain product notifications in the Cosmetic Product Notification
Portal (CPNP) prior to placing products on the market.
Ensure compliance of product labelling, claims, and language requirements.
Ensure compliance with animal testing bans under Articles 17 and 19 of the
Regulation.
2. Quality Management System (QMS)
Oversee the company QMS in line with ISO 22716 Cosmetics GMP.
Maintain SOPs, training, and controlled quality documentation.
Manage supplier and CMO approval, qualification, and Quality Agreements.
Monitor deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
Review and approve product batch release documentation.
3. Post-Market Responsibilities
Act as the primary contact for HRPA and other competent authorities.
Coordinate complaint handling, adverse event monitoring, and recalls.
Maintain traceability and distribution records to enable rapid product
withdrawal if necessary.
Ensure periodic product safety reviews and continuous compliance
monitoring.
4. Authority & Leadership
Report directly to the Managing Director.
Provide resources and guidance for regulatory and quality functions across
the company.
Maintain full authority to stop distribution or escalate processes where non-
compliance or product-risk is identified.
Qualification & Skills
Degree in science-based, e.g. chemistry, biology, toxicology, pharmacy, cosmetic
science or a related life sciences discipline (required by EC 1223 / 2009 for RP
duties).
Minimum 3 – 5 years' experience in quality, regulatory affairs, or compliance
within cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
In-depth knowledge of Regulation (EC) No. 1223 / 2009, ISO 22716, and
HPRA expectations.
Strong experience with PIFs, CPSRs, CPNP notifications, labelling, and
claims compliance.
Familiarity with complaint handling, recalls, and post-market surveillance.
Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Working Hours & Compensation
Full-time position with occasional on-site visits to CMOs / vendors and
attendance during HRPA inspections as required.
Flexible working hours with availability during EU business hours.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.