Lead and coordinate APAC team, exercising influence‑based leadership to drive collaboration and deliver on RA priorities.
Lead regulatory submissions, registrations, and market access processes for GMM‑derived Precision Proteins, ensuring compliance for current and new innovations.
Lead and coordinate APAC regulatory activities across countries, influencing peers and global stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.
Lead regional advocacy and external engagement, collaborating with regulatory authorities, trade associations, and industry groups while monitoring regulatory trends and communicating business impacts.
Driving execution of regional regulatory strategies in line with global priorities, translating strategy into clear, actionable regional plans.
Support New Product Development (NPD) by delivering regulatory input and driving regional RA projects in close alignment with global RA teams and policy initiatives.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and business risks through Enterprise Risk Management.
Embed digitalization to enhance APAC RA workflows, enabling efficiency, data‑driven insights, and harmonization of RA best practices and systems.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Biotechnology, Food science, Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetic engineering or related field.
Min. 10 years’ work experience in Regulatory Affairs, ideally with exposure to FMCG / Consumer Health/ Ingredients B2B.
Direct experience and knowledge in Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMM) are an added advantage
Proven track record of effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Fast learner with strong sense of ownership, able to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organization
Strong proficiency in English (oral & written).
Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing skills.

Regulatory Affairs Manager – APAC

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