Assistant Regulatory Affairs Manager Malaysia & Singapore, Brunei

JOB TITLE: Assistant Regulatory Affairs Manager Malaysia & Singapore, Brunei 

LOCATION: Malaysia

SCOPE: Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate to engage with Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Regulatory Agency, Advocate on any regulation barrier for the business, involve on the innovation and claim creation, ensure that our products meet all regulatory requirements and standards then this role is just for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling Expertise & Acquisition of Rules or HEAR:

• Act as the First Point Of Contact (FPOC) for compliance expertise in their area of responsibility (one or more MCOs)

• Co-ordinate collection and assessment of relevant regulation/legislation from authorities and trade associations by external/internal experts

• Define local regulatory requirements and convert them into standardized rules, then input into automation/externalization tools

• Maintain regulatory rules and knowledge for automation/externalization tools

• Review and assess relevant regulation phrases defined by GRAM/RRAM in automation tools (RADAR, FAsT)

• Monitor and assess the impact of regulatory change, and work collaboratively with GPC

• Assess the compliance capability and quality of third parties (PSO, 3PM)

Regulatory Submissions  (for PC, BW & Nutrition (where applicable)) :

• Operate compliance business processes where a local presence is mandatory (e.g. registrations), or handles the execution via 3P

• Act as Dossier Submission & Defense (DSD) role; Deliver documents to authorities (MOH MY, HSA SG and MOH BR) and follow-up in their Authorities.

• Ensure timely and accurate submissions in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Act as First Point Of Contact for product audits by authorities in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (Cross PC, BW and Nutrition) .

• Act as First Point Of Contact for Post-launch compliance challenges by Authorities (MOH MY, HSA SG and MOH BR)

Compliance Management:

• Compile, monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and ensure company compliance.

• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures & Provide regulatory guidance and support to other teams.

• Compile and monitor deviation cases

• Consult with the GPC teams (division/capability) to adapt global ways of working and receive expertise guidance for compliance issues or improvement.

• Inform GPC teams (division/capability) and CPC on regulatory changes

• Input and content governance for processes and tools

• Leverage global engagement to enable regional implementation or improvement of automated/outsourced processes for the Cluster in collaboration with the GPC Division/Automation/Process team

• Assist in preparing for regulatory audits and inspections.

• Leverage relevant global expertise and knowledge where required for authority audits or other challenges within the cluster

• Compile, address any findings and implement corrective actions/ close finding

Update for Stakeholders :

• Registration applications status to the stakeholders and RA BG leads

• Any issue and any compliance deviations to related stake holders and RA Country Leads, and ensure all the compliance deviations targets are achieved by related team/stakeholders.

• Status Audits or inspections to related stake holders and RA local Country Lead

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain regulatory files and documentation.

• Ensure all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.

• Monitor and assess the impact of regulatory change, and work collaboratively with CPC Division

• Maintain regulatory rules and knowledge for automation/externalization tools

 DIGITIAL TOOLS  

• Manage, Maintain and ensuring that implementation of Compliance and RA Digital tools smoothly landed and respond.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCEED

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Science or equivalent degree
  

Experience:

• minimum 3 years experience in Regulatory Affairs 

• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal

• Experience and expertise in local regulations/legislations (one or more categories is an advantage)

• Ability to liaise with other functions in Unilever and with Authorities

• Working knowledge in advocacy and negotiation skills;

• Capable to engage and manage stakeholders

• Attention to details, very-well organized, and logical/systematic thinking 

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving 

• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Good Oral and Written English Communication

• IT Skills (proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point))

• Expertise in Cosmetic & Food regulation and legislation

• Risk Communication

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply online and add your updated resume. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application if shortlisted. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.