Regulatory Affairs & Product Compliance Manager

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global home improvement brand in Malaysia is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & Product Compliance Manager to ensure that products meet all regulatory requirements and quality standards. This role involves developing compliance strategies, conducting risk assessments, collaborating across teams, and leading a compliance-focused culture within the organization. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs and must excel in project management and communication skills, particularly in liaising with stakeholders in China.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs and product compliance.
• Proven experience in a regulatory compliance role.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date with local and international regulations.
• Develop compliance strategies to meet legal standards.
• Conduct risk assessments on new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare compliance reports and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead and train teams on compliance requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Job description

AtMRDIY,we'remorethanaglobalhomeimprovementbrand,we'reacatalystforambitioustalentreadytogrowbeyondborders.

Withover5,000+storesacross14countriesglobally,weofferunmatchedinternationalexposuretothoselookingtobuildameaningful,globalcareer.Fromretailoperationsandmerchandisingtostrategy,tech,andsupplychain.Yourworkhereshapeshowmillionsofcustomersshopeveryday.

RegulatoryAffairs&ProductComplianceManagerensuresthatthecompany’sproductsandservicesmeetallregulatoryrequirementsandqualitystandards.Thisroleisresponsiblefordeveloping,implementing,andmaintainingcompliancestrategiesandprocesses,collaboratingacrossfunctions,andconductingregularcomplianceassessments.Thepositionalsoservesasakeyadvisortomanagementonregulatoryrisksandopportunities,supportinginformedandsustainablebusinessdecisions.

Responsibilities:

Regulatory&ComplianceManagement

• Stayup-to-datewithlocal,national,andinternationalregulationsandstandardsrelevanttothecompany'sproducts.
• Developandimplementcompliancestrategiestoensurethecompany'sproductsmeetlegalandqualitystandards.
• Reviewandinterpretneworupdatedregulations,providingtimelyimpactassessmentsandimplementationplans.
• Conductriskassessmentsonnewproductsandproductchanges,identifyingpotentialcompliancerisksanddevelopingmitigationplans.
• Preparecompliancereportsformanagementandregulatoryauthoritiesasrequired.
• Managerelationshipswithtestinglaboratories,certificationbodies,andrelatedstakeholders.
• Assistexternalauditorsorregulatoryauthoritiesduringinspections.

Collaboration&StakeholderEngagement

• Collaboratewithcross-functionalteams,includingthetradeteam,legaldepartmentandrelevantstakeholderstoalignproductcomplianceeffortswithbusinessgoals.
• Provideadvisorysupporttobusinessunitsandstakeholdersoncompliancewithlaws,regulations,andindustrystandards.
• Buildandmaintaineffectivecommunicationchannelswithinternalandexternalstakeholderstoensuretimelyresolutionofcomplianceissues.

ProcessImprovement&DataManagement

• Developandmaintaindatabasesaccuratelywithup-to-daterecordsofproductcomplianceactivitiesanddocumentation.
• Driveprocessimprovementsbyidentifyinginefficiencies,developingstreamlinedworkflows,andimplementingbestpracticestoenhanceproductivityandcompliancealignment.
• Collaboratewithteammemberstoassesscurrentprocesses,gatherfeedback,andintroduceinnovativesolutionsthatalignwithorganizationalgoalsandregulatoryrequirements.
• Monitortheeffectivenessofimplementedprocesschangesandcontinuouslyrefineapproachestoensuresustainedimprovements.

Training,Leadership&CultureBuilding

• Lead,motivate,support,andcoachteammemberstoachievedepartmentalandcompanyobjectives.
• Setclearperformancegoalsandmonitorprogressthroughregularfeedbackandevaluations.
• Providetrainingandguidancetoemployeesoncompliancerequirements,policies,andbestpractices.
• Fosteracultureofaccountability,compliance,andcontinuousimprovementacrosstheorganization.
• Contributetothedevelopmentoflong-termcompliancestrategiesthatalignwithbusinessgrowthandorganizationalobjectives.

Requirements:

• Hasmorethan8yearsofexperienceinregulatoryaffairsandproductcompliance.
• Provenexperienceinaregulatorycompliancerolewithinasimilarindustry,withastrongunderstandingofrelevantregulationsandstandards.
• Strongprojectmanagementskills,includingtheabilitytoorganize,prioritize&multitaskingtasks,managedeadlinesandcoordinatecross-functionalteams.
• Experienceleadingateam.
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,withtheabilitytopresenttechnicalinformationclearlytodiverseaudiences.ProficiencyinwrittenChineseisrequiredtoliaiseeffectivelywithsuppliersinChina.
• Effectiveleadershipabilities,capableofmotivatingteamsandachievinggoals.
• Detail-orientedmindsetwithacommitmenttoaccuracyandthoroughnessinallcompliance-relatedactivities.
• Stronganalytical,criticalthinkingandproblem-solvingskills.