Lisa Joanne Watkins

I am working with a consultancy not based in the UK.

• Acting as the Responsible Person for UK. Responsible fornotification in SCNP and preparing and presenting PIF documentation
• Allocated tasks according to individual skill sets, maximising productivity on-site.
• Ensured compliance with building regulations, avoiding potential legal issues down the line.
• Mitigated potential delays through proactive problem-solving techniques.
• Negotiated contracts for favourable terms and conditions.

• Created ethical standards procedures to improve current company guidelines.
• Developed policies and systems to ensure business successfully achieved objectives.
• Reviewed and resolved complaints to uphold positive company reputation.
• Regularly interpreted legislation to advise team on necessary implementation advice.
• Maintained accurate and detailed compliance records.

Manager a team of regulatory specialists' , who were responsible for the compliance of products sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The team were responsible for the "local hero" brands., focusing heavily on new product development . Working within cross functional teams. From assessing the initial feasibly and regulatory classification, through to post launch. These include overseeing the successful launch of formulas for brands like E45 , Intima, Nenuco, Optrex and Lemsip.

With regards to the cosmetic products, I oversee the compilation of the regulatory formula , the product claims and the compilation of the PIF.

Managed a team of 5 subject matter experts , who were responsible for the compliance of products sold in Europe , Russia and India.

Tracked the spending of the team, against the larger regulatory team budget. Approving travel , expenses and training costs as part of this.

Responsible for personal performance review for the team , including supporting the team with any development needs.

Trained and mentored a junior team member into the role of subject matter expert in EU cosmetics regulations. At the same time maintaining my knowledge of any changes and communicating them.

Supporting the team , introduce and feel comfortable with a new approach to risk assessment.

Enhanced the reputation of the department , by sharing a summary of regulatory achievements and challenges , each quarter, with the heads of other departments .

Agreeing and improving service level agreements with the supply chain function in Europe.

Reviewed and subsequently improved the marketing material approval process in the European region, in agreement with colleagues in the marketing and legal teams. Lead and rolled out the training of the new process to all the major stakeholders.

Took sole responsibility for the compliance of the cosmetic products sold in the EU. Including formulae, claims , labelling and notification. Leading the coordination of this with colleagues outside the EU. Often working with the corporate safety team and efficacy testing team. Assisting and advising the toxicologists preparing Product Information Files for inspection by the EU authorities. Presenting this information to the competent authorities.

Acted as an advisor and mentor to colleagues , in the USA, China and ASEAN markets , with regards to the EU legislation.

Took the role of the regulatory lead , when developing and marketing products in Europe & Russia only . Working with 3rd party manufactures.

Working along side marketing and legal colleagues , to find creative solutions ,with regards to product claims.

Educating internal business partners, with regards to EU cosmetics legislation.

Supporting the customer service team answer technical questions.

Process improvement of artwork development /approval/ storage and streamlining the local product development process. Reducing the time development schedule by 6 months.

Supervising a team of 5 , responsible to compliance of cosmetic products. Supporting the registration of products in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and some African and middle east markets . By preparing and supplying the necessary documents
Working along side marketing and legal colleagues , to find creative solutions ,with regards to product claims.
Educating internal business partners, with regards to EU cosmetics legislation.
Supporting the customer service team answer technical questions and managing the Adverse Health Events procedure.
Worked directly with business partners , to improve artwork development process and streamlining the local product development process.

Representing the company on trade association committees , in the UK and in Europe.

Worked as part of a small sales team , managing the accounts for a number of clients.

Supervised a small team responsible for the technical service , supporting the sales of the polymers sold to the global paper industry.

This was a 12 month placement as part of my degree course .

6 months supporting the testing of the BP standards , to ensure the samples shared with the pharmaceutical companies were with in the specification.

The second 6 months were spent helping to develop new standard analytical methods for the Pharmacopoeia.