Job description
Join Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd as Regional Assistant Manager, Regulatory Affairs and lead cross border regulatory compliance for ingredients, packaging, labeling, halal certification, and safety across APAC markets. This pivotal regional role offers the opportunity to influence product development and go to market strategy by ensuring all regulatory requirements are met from concept to launch. You will collaborate with R&D, QA, supply chain, and external authorities to secure timely approvals and maintain ongoing compliance in a dynamic consumer goods environment.
As a regional regulatory affairs leader, you will shape regulatory strategy, maintain robust documentation, and monitor changes in the regulatory landscape. You will liaise with authorities to obtain approvals, manage certifications, and ensure accurate labeling and halal status across products. This is an ideal position for a proactive regulatory professional who thrives on cross functional collaboration and wants to drive excellence in quality and compliance while supporting business growth in Malaysia and neighboring markets.
We are seeking a results oriented professional who can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical actions for cross functional teams. If you have a strong track record in regulatory submissions, risk management, and stakeholder management within manufacturing or FMCG environments, this role offers a clear path to influence regional compliance programs and contribute to the companys success.
Responsibility
- Lead regulatory affairs for ingredients, packaging, labeling, halal certification, and safety across APAC markets.
- Prepare, review, and submit regulatory filings and registrations; monitor timelines and secure timely approvals with authorities.
- Collaborate with R&D, QA, regulatory, and supply chain teams to implement compliant product changes from concept to launch.
- Monitor regulatory changes in Malaysia and neighboring markets; translate requirements into updated product specifications, labeling, and documentation.
- Maintain comprehensive regulatory dossiers, licenses, certificates, and change-control records; support audit readiness.
- Manage halal certification processes and liaise with certification bodies to ensure ongoing halal status for products.
- Assess regulatory risk, develop mitigation plans, and provide guidance to cross-functional teams on compliance matters.
Qualification
- Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, food science, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of regulatory affairs experience in FMCG, ingredients, or related sectors; regional exposure preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysia's regulatory framework, NPRA processes, and halal certification requirements.
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence cross-functionally.
- Proficient in English; Malay language skills are a plus; strong documentation and data management capabilities.
- Experience with regulatory databases, dossiers, and labeling compliance; detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
- Willingness to travel regionally as needed.