Product Regulatory Manager

Ambition Recruitment; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment client in Malaysia seeks an experienced Product Compliance Manager to shape compliance strategy across local and international markets.

You will lead regulatory interpretation, build frameworks, manage audits, and collaborate with legal, operations, and engineering to embed compliant practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs and product compliance.
• Experience in a compliance role within a relevant industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, written and spoken.
• Proven track record in people management and team leadership.
• Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track and interpret evolving local, national, and international regulatory requirements
• Build and implement compliance frameworks across new and existing products
• Lead risk assessments and develop practical mitigation plans for product changes
• Oversee relationships with certification bodies, testing labs, and external stakeholders
• Partner with legal, trade, and cross-functional teams to embed compliance across the business
• Maintain robust compliance records and continuously improve processes and workflows
• Inspire and develop a team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of excellence

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Product compliance

Leadership

English & Mandarin

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Shape the Future of Compliance. Drive Real Impact.

Our client is an established organisation with a diverse and ever-expanding product range, operating across multiple markets. They are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Product Compliance Manager to join them. This is a pivotal role with genuine scope to shape compliance strategy and influence outcomes at pace.

Responsibility

Why Apply?

You’ll step into a position where your work genuinely matters - advising leadership, managing regulatory complexity, and driving a culture of accountability across a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you thrive on solving complex regulatory challenges and want to make a visible impact, this role delivers exactly that.

The Role

A compliance leadership position with broad responsibility and real business influence:

• Track and interpret evolving local, national, and international regulatory requirements
• Build and implement compliance frameworks across new and existing products
• Lead risk assessments and develop practical mitigation plans for product changes
• Oversee relationships with certification bodies, testing labs, and external stakeholders
• Partner with legal, trade, and cross-functional teams to embed compliance across the business
• Maintain robust compliance records and continuously improve processes and workflows
• Inspire and develop a team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of excellence

What We're Looking For

A strong regulatory professional who brings both expertise and leadership:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs and product compliance
• Demonstrable background in a compliance role within a relevant industry
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, written and spoken
• Proven track record in people management and team leadership
• A sharp, analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail

Ready to take ownership of compliance at scale?

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)