Malaysia Product Compliance Lead — Regulatory & Certifications

SANTIQ Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SANTIQ Company seeks a highly autonomous Regulatory Affairs expert to own and drive regulatory compliance and permitting across electrical, food, consumer, cosmetics, and other product categories in Malaysia.

You will be the primary liaison with authorities, certification bodies, laboratories, and partners, manage submissions and renewals, and coordinate with global teams to deliver timely, compliant products for domestic and international markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in regulatory affairs, product compliance, certification, or import/export permitting in Malaysia.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysia's regulatory landscape across multiple product categories.
• Practical, execution-focused experience with SIRIM (electrical safety / conformity), MCMC (wireless / communications devices), MAQIS / import permits / e-Permit processes, and food & consumer product regulatory requirements.
• Confident working independently as the sole local specialist.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in other ASEAN countries is advantageous, but not required

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Malaysia regulatory compliance and permitting across product categories.
• Act as primary contact for Malaysian authorities, certification bodies, laboratories, and partners.
• Manage regulatory submissions, approvals, renewals, and validity tracking.
• Coordinate closely with internal global teams to ensure accurate and timely project delivery.
• Provide clear, practical regulatory guidance to clients in professional business English.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory documentation, certificates, permits, and supporting technical files.
• Maintain structured records of approvals, permits, and regulatory validity.
• Contribute to the development of internal Malaysia regulatory playbooks and SOPs as the business scales.
• Support local Malaysian clients with account management-style engagement and relationship building.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Product compliance

Permitting

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

SANTIQ Company seeks a highly autonomous Regulatory Affairs expert to own and drive regulatory compliance and permitting across electrical, food, consumer, cosmetics, and other product categories in Malaysia.

You will be the primary liaison with authorities, certification bodies, laboratories, and partners, manage submissions and renewals, and coordinate with global teams to deliver timely, compliant products for domestic and international markets.