Nicole Ragan
Victoria’s Secret & Co.
Powell,OH
7
years of professional experience
Regulatory Affairs professional with 6.5 years of progressive experience supporting global cosmetic and personal care compliance, product registration, labeling, and international market commercialization. Demonstrated career progression from contractor to Regulatory Affairs Specialist II through consistently delivering high-quality regulatory support and cross-functional partnership. Experienced in partnering with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Product Safety, Quality, Packaging, Sourcing, Legal, and external manufacturers to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Strong knowledge of global cosmetic regulations with expertise supporting product launches across Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and additional international markets. Recognized for translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions while supporting successful product commercialization.
Work History
Regulatory Specialist II
6 Years 4 Months- Manage regulatory compliance activities supporting the commercialization and registration of cosmetic and personal care products across Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and additional international markets.
- Partner with Product Development, Product Safety, Quality, Packaging, Sourcing, and Legal teams to assess regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Review ingredient compositions, formulations, labeling, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with international cosmetic regulations.
- Coordinate Certificates of Free Sale, product registration documentation, and market-specific regulatory submissions to support global product launches.
- Interpret global regulatory requirements and communicate compliance strategies to cross-functional stakeholders to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, testing laboratories, and Responsible Persons to obtain documentation required for product registrations and market access.
- Monitor emerging global regulatory changes and evaluate potential impacts to existing and future product portfolios.
- Serve as the regulatory representative for international commercialization initiatives, supporting successful launches in highly regulated markets, including Vietnam.
- Participate in Personal Care Products Council working groups and internal regulatory committees to stay informed of evolving cosmetic regulations.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance regulatory efficiency and improve collaboration across business functions.
Qualified Pharmacy Technician
7 Months- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Educated customers on medication usage and potential side effects effectively.
- Operated pharmacy software to manage prescriptions and patient records efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription-related issues promptly.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Global Regulatory Affairs
Cosmetic Regulations
Product Registration
Claims Review
Labeling Compliance
Formula Review
Product Commercialization
Regulatory Intelligence
International Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
OTC Regulations
Health Canada
FDA
EU Cosmetic Regulation
ASEAN Regulations
Product Lifecycle Support
Documentation Management
SAP
Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented a streamlined process with the EU Responsible Person (RP) to ensure timely collection and upload of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), improving regulatory documentation readiness and supporting product commercialization.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems for Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and regulatory documentation, increasing visibility and ensuring critical compliance documents were obtained and uploaded on schedule.
- Created standardized regulatory processes and successfully transitioned ownership to team members, improving continuity, scalability, and knowledge transfer across the regulatory function.
- Supported regulatory activities for international retail expansion, including successful store launches in Vietnam, India, Uruguay, and Ecuador, ensuring compliance with market-specific regulatory requirements.
- Partner with the American Halal Foundation (AHF) to support Indonesia Halal compliance efforts by coordinating formula information and regulatory documentation required for ingredient review.
- Conducted regulatory assessments and scoped cosmetic regulatory requirements for Japan, evaluating market entry considerations for one of the industry’s most complex regulatory environments.
Timeline
Regulatory Specialist II
Victoria’s Secret & Co.
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Qualified Pharmacy Technician
Giant Eagle
08.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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