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Director, Group Regulatory Affairs Data Compliance

JENNIFER COCCHIARA

Dsm-firmenich
Hamilton,NJ
29
years of professional experience

Motivated regulatory professional seeking a challenging position in the fragrance industry, leveraging expertise in Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety with an emphasis on compliance, data management, and industry collaboration.

Work History

Director, Group Regulatory Affairs Data Compliance

8 Years 5 Months
Dsm-firmenich | 04.2018 - 09.2026

Associate Director, Global Fragrance Regulatory

1 Year 8 Months
Firmenich | 07.2016 - 03.2018

Sr. Manager, Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs

3 Years 5 Months
Firmenich | 01.2013 - 06.2016

Manager, Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs

2 Years 2 Months
Firmenich | 10.2010 - 12.2012
  • Lead multidisciplinary regulatory team (fragrance, flavors, ingredients) to support global compliance initiatives, strengthening operational consistency and regulatory readiness.
  • Champion continuous improvement by proposing solutions and implementing strategic process enhancements.
  • Drive automation of compliance systems for fragrance and flavor portfolios, increasing operational efficiency and reducing manual error.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable database governance rules, reinforcing data integrity and regulatory alignment.
  • Oversee regulatory projects end-to-end (e.g., IFRA Amendments), managing data workflows, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of compliance documentation.
  • Support regulatory data compliance activities during M&A integrations, ensuring accurate record transfer and alignment with legal standards.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of fragrance and cosmetic regulations, client guidelines, and internal policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental communication by summarizing database changes and developing targeted training materials.
  • Mentor junior team members and facilitate department-wide knowledge sharing.

Director, Regulatory

2 Years 4 Months
Ungerer & Company | 06.2008 - 10.2010
  • Directly supervised and managed Regulatory department.
  • Key member of internal Task Forces for both Fragrance and Flavor Divisions; improved process for project management and increased efficiency in preparing regulatory documentation.
  • Provided internal training (Perfumery, Flavorists, and Account Executives) for IFRA changes.
  • Ensured global regulatory compliance of fragrance formulae.
  • Liaison to Ungerer & Company’s Only Representative for REACH inquiries.
  • Conducted raw material approval and collaborated with Purchasing and Production to phase out discontinued raw materials.
  • Contributed to the design and data population of the regulatory checking database.
  • Prepared Safety Data Sheets, IFRA certificates, EU fragrance allergen statements, formula disclosures, and other customer-specific forms.
  • Maintained awareness of existing and evolving legislation/regulations regarding fragrance and cosmetic ingredients by attending industry meetings and workshops.

Director, Fragrance Regulatory

1 Year 4 Months
Manheimer Fragrances, Division of Kerry Group | 01.2007 - 05.2008

Manager, Fragrance Regulatory

1 Year 7 Months
Manheimer Fragrances, Division of Kerry Group | 06.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed Regulatory team and workflows to meet compliance standards.
  • Stayed abreast of evolving global legislation and regulatory changes affecting fragrance ingredients by participating in industry meetings and workshops.
  • Delivered briefings to Senior Management, Account Executives, and department heads on emerging regulatory issues and business implications.
  • Approved raw materials in alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
  • Coordinated data entry in Regulatory checking database for raw materials, IFRA Standards (including QRA implementation), and EU fragrance allergens.
  • Assisted with fragrance compliance reviews and customer documentation as needed.
  • Led the rollout of a new (M)SDS software to enhance accuracy and accessibility of safety documentation.

Supervisor, Fragrance Safety

1 Year 2 Months
Fragrance Resources, Inc. | 03.2004 - 05.2005
  • Reviewed fragrance formulae for IFRA, global, and customer compliance; partnered with Perfumery to reformulate products as needed.
  • Acted as liaison to customer companies, addressing regulatory inquiries and preparing required documentation.
  • Created and delivered presentations on updates to industry Standards, global regulations, and client-specific requirements.
  • Maintained data integrity by populating the Regulatory database with purchased raw materials, essential oils, and specialty bases.
  • Supported implementation of IFRA Amendments.
  • Collaborated with Perfumery and Quality Control to establish a process for analyzing EU fragrance allergens in purchased aroma chemicals.

Senior Test Program Specialist

3 Years 1 Month
Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. | 01.2001 - 02.2004

Test Program Specialist

1 Year 9 Months
Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. | 04.1999 - 01.2001

Scientific Assistant

1 Year 9 Months
Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. | 06.1997 - 03.1999
  • Coordinated end-to-end management of RIFM-sponsored human health safety studies, including toxicology protocols and final report evaluations, at multiple contract research organizations.
  • Acted as RIFM liaison to global fragrance industry groups (i.e. IFRA Scientific Committee, IFRA Joint Advisory Group) preparing technical summaries and delivering presentations to industry leaders and RIFM Expert Panel.
  • Monitored industry-relevant journals and international regulatory bodies for new research findings and safety guidance on fragrance ingredients.
  • Prepared summaries of toxicological reports for entry in the RIFM-FEMA database.
  • Provided onboarding and ongoing support for member organizations using the RIFM-FEMA database, including user training and system guidance.
  • Authored scientific reports, peer-reviewed publications, and internal strategic documents; presented research at professional conferences (i.e. Society of Toxicology).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

College of Mount Saint Vincent | Riverdale, NY

Skills

Fragrance Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership
Collaborative Strategic Planning
Adaptability
System Implementation
Data Management and Analysis
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Continuous Process Improvement
Training and Development
Verbal and written communication
Project Coordination

Publications

  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on allyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S24–S28.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on pentyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S29–S31.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on alpha-amylcinnamyl alcohol. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S32–S39.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on benzyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S40–S48.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on butyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S49–S52.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl acetate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S53–S57.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl benzoate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S58–S61.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl butyrate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S62–S65.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S66–S69.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl formate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S70–S73.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl isobutyrate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S74–S77.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl isovalerate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S78–S81.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl propionate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S82–S85.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cinnamyl tiglate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S86–S89.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on ethyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S90–S94.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on cis-3-hexenyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S95–S97.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on isoamyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S98–S101.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on isobutyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S102–S105.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on isopropyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S106–S109.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Addendum to Fragrance material review on linalyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S110–S112.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on methyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S113–S119.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on α-methylcinnamic alcohol. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S120–S124.
  • Bhatia S.P., Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J., Lalko J., Letizia C.S. and Api A.M., (2007). Fragrance material review on phenethyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 45 (Suppl. 1), S125–S129.
  • Cocchiara J., Letizia C.S., Lalko J., Lapczynski A. and Api A.M. (2005) Fragrance material review on cinnamaldehyde. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 43, 867-923.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2005) Fragrance material review on linalool. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 43, 943-964.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl acetate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 965-976.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl benzoate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 977-981.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl butyrate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 983-987.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl cinnamate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 989-993.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl formate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 995-999.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl hexanoate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 1001-1004.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl isobutyrate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 1005-1010.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl isovalerate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 1011-1015.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl phenylacetate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 1017-1021.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Lalko J. and Api A.M. (2003) Fragrance material review on linalyl propionate. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 41(7), 1023-1027.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Wellington G.A., Funk C. and Api A.M. (2000) Monographs on Fragrance Raw Materials. Food and Chemical Toxicology, Special Issue IX - Volume 38, Supplement 3.

ABSTRACTS

  • Cocchiara J. and Api A.M. (2004) Photomutagenicity of bergamottin and isopimpinellin. The Toxicologist, 78(S-1), 32.
  • Letizia C.S., Cocchiara J., Isola D.A. and Api A.M. (2004) Developmental toxicity of acetyl cedrene in rats. The Toxicologist, 78(S-1), 37.
  • Lapczynski A., Cocchiara J., Isola D.A. and Api A.M. (2004) Evaluation of the developmental toxicity of 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,3,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone. The Toxicologist, 78(S-1), 37.
  • Api A.M., Cocchiara J. and Letizia C.S. (2004) Investigation of the sensitization potential of fragrance ingredient 3 and 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde (HMPCC). The Toxicologist, 78(S-1), 328.
  • Cocchiara J. and Api A.M. (2003) A dermal safety evaluation of p-t-butyl-α-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde (BMHCA). The Toxicologist, 72(S-1), 301.
  • Api A.M. and Cocchiara J. (2003) A dermal safety evaluation of cinnamic alcohol. The Toxicologist, 72(S-1), 301-302.
  • Cocchiara J., Isola D.A. and Api A.M. (2002) Investigation of the sensitization potential of musk ketone using the guinea pig maximization test (GPMT). The Toxicologist, 66(1-S), 165.
  • Cocchiara J., Api A.M. and Jacobson-Kram D. (2001) In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of the Genotoxic Potential of Three Aldehydes Used as Fragrance Ingredients. The Toxicologist, 60(1), 101-102.
  • Wellington G.A., Cocchiara J. and Isola D. (2000) Evaluation of the Oral Subacute Toxicity and Genotoxic Potential of Trichloromethyl Phenyl Carbinyl Acetate (TPCA). The Toxicologist, 54(1), 227.

Timeline

Director, Group Regulatory Affairs Data Compliance

Dsm-firmenich
04.2018 - 09.2026Read More

Associate Director, Global Fragrance Regulatory

Firmenich
07.2016 - 03.2018Read More

Sr. Manager, Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs

Firmenich
01.2013 - 06.2016Read More

Manager, Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs

Firmenich
10.2010 - 12.2012Read More

Director, Regulatory

Ungerer & Company
06.2008 - 10.2010Read More

Director, Fragrance Regulatory

Manheimer Fragrances, Division of Kerry Group
01.2007 - 05.2008Read More

Manager, Fragrance Regulatory

Manheimer Fragrances, Division of Kerry Group
06.2005 - 01.2007Read More

Supervisor, Fragrance Safety

Fragrance Resources, Inc.
03.2004 - 05.2005Read More

Senior Test Program Specialist

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2004Read More

Test Program Specialist

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc.
04.1999 - 01.2001Read More

Scientific Assistant

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc.
06.1997 - 03.1999Read More

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Bachelor of Science from Biology
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JENNIFER COCCHIARA