Regulatory Product Compliance Manager

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia seeks a Regulatory Compliance Officer to oversee product governance and regulatory compliance across diverse categories. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences or similar and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing regulatory assessments, maintaining compliance documentation, and liaising with stakeholders. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential, with Mandarin as an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to drive compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia’s regulatory framework.
• Experience in managing regulatory audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Establish and update compliance requirements across product categories.
• Lead regulatory assessments for new product onboarding.
• Oversee compliance documentation and certifications.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Oversee Joint-Venture Projects requiring regular communication with China Customers, providing inputs and insights, ensuring 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, Purchasing, Quality, and 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

Language Proficiency

• English – Proficient
• Bahasa Malaysia – Fluent
• Mandarin – Advantageous

Preferred Expertise (Highly Advantageous)

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