Senior Regulatory Affairs Lead (Pharma & Life Sciences)

MVC Resources; Kapar; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Senior Regulatory Executive with Pharma, Aquaculture, Poultry, or Feed Manufacturing backgrounds to ensure full regulatory compliance across our Life Sciences operations in Malaysia.

You will monitor regulatory updates, prepare and submit licenses, certificates, and renewals; maintain regulatory databases; liaise with government agencies; and coordinate audits with cross‑functional teams to minimize risk and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of regulatory affairs or compliance experience.
• Experience in agribusiness/aquaculture/food or life sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export licensing and multi-country regulations.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, GlobalG.A.P. and traceability standards.
• Experience with audits, regulatory documents, and audit readiness.
• Strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards set by relevant authorities
• Monitor and track regulatory updates, assess impact, and communicate changes to management and internal stakeholders
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit applications for business licenses, permits, certifications, and renewals
• Maintain a structured schedule to ensure timely renewal of all regulatory documents and licenses
• Manage and maintain up-to-date regulatory databases, documentation, and tracking systems
• Act as the main liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, auditors, and certification authorities
• Support and coordinate audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Conduct internal briefings and training sessions on regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements to compliance processes to enhance efficiency and minimize regulatory risks
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, sales, and project teams on compliance matters

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Trade compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory tracking systems

Job description

Zohorecruit is seeking a Senior Regulatory Executive with Pharma, Aquaculture, Poultry, or Feed Manufacturing backgrounds to ensure full regulatory compliance across our Life Sciences operations in Malaysia.

You will monitor regulatory updates, prepare and submit licenses, certificates, and renewals; maintain regulatory databases; liaise with government agencies; and coordinate audits with cross‑functional teams to minimize risk and improve processes.