Regulatory Compliance Manager

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Malaysia is seeking a Regulatory Compliance & Product Governance lead to establish and maintain regulatory standards across household products, electrical appliances, cosmetics, and more. You will coordinate approvals, liaise with authorities, and drive audit readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in regulatory affairs, a strong knowledge of Malaysian rules, and a track record in leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and product safety across a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia’s regulatory framework across multiple product categories.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with audits, inspections, and authority engagements.
• Familiarity with ISO and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and update regulatory requirements across product categories.
• Lead regulatory assessments and approval processes for onboarding and maintenance.
• Oversee GDPMD certification and MDA compliance.
• Coordinate licenses and audits with authorities and external consultants.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address compliance risks.
• Mentor junior team members and support governance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

ISO & quality mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences/Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Regulatory Compliance & Product Governance

• Establish, maintain, and continuously update regulatory and technical compliance requirements across multiple product categories, including Household Products, Electrical Appliances, Medical Devices, Cosmetics, Wireless Devices, Toys, Food & Beverage, and Packaging & Labelling.
• Lead regulatory assessments and approval processes for new product onboarding and existing product maintenance.
• Oversee and maintain GDPMD certification, ensuring continuous audit readiness and compliance with Medical Device Authority (MDA) requirements.
• Manage and coordinate licenses, and approvals, including liaison with external consultants and regulatory authorities (Electrical SIRIM, MCMC certifications, NPRA Notification, F&B label reviews)
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact, providing timely advisory to management and stakeholders.
• Oversees Joint-Venture Project requiring regular communication with China Customers, providing inputs and insights and ensure progress is monitored and results are delivered.

Documentation, Certification & Regulatory Filing

• Ensure accurate preparation, review, endorsement, and submission of compliance documentation, certificates, permits, and licenses.
• Maintain a centralized compliance tracking system for product approvals, renewals, and regulatory validity.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and documentation integrity to support audits, inspections, and internal governance.
• Oversee regulatory submissions and correspondence with authorities where required.

Stakeholder Management & Operational Support

• Partner closely with Trade, Purchasers, Quality, Supply Chain teams to resolve compliance issues.
• Represent Product Compliance in internal project discussions, highlighting regulatory risks, mitigation plans, and required actions.
• Track, analyze, and report compliance KPIs to drive continuous improvement and risk management.
• Support and guide junior team members in regulatory interpretation and compliance execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management in line with business needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, or related roles (experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-category environments is an advantage).
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysia’s regulatory framework across multiple product categories.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Coach and manage team members to deliver high morale and performance to drive company growth.
• Experience managing regulatory audits, inspections, and authority engagements.
• Familiarity with ISO, quality management systems, and compliance-driven environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Expertise (Highly Advantageous):

• SIRIM Electrical & Safety Certification
• MCMC Wireless / Communication Device Compliance
• Food & Beverage Regulations
• Cosmetics Regulations (NPRA)
• Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance & GDPMD Certification