Assistant Manager Regulatory Affairs

DKSH Philippines, Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and distribution company is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the local implementation of QA, SHE, and regulatory policies. The ideal candidate will manage departmental budgets, develop quality systems, and conduct trainings to enhance compliance across operations. Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and fluency in English are essential for this role. Location: Laguna, Philippines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge in quality assurance tools, concepts and methodologies.
• Good knowledge in Dangerous Goods Regulations and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Basic understanding of the Global Harmonized System (GHS).
• Good working knowledge of local regulations.
• Proficient in office productivity tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Appreciate and respect cultural sensitivities in cross-cultural interactions.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage the local implementation of quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) policies.
• Manage the implementation of regulatory affairs' policies to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance systems and tools.
• Conduct quality management trainings to enhance employees' awareness.
• Provide technical advice on quality management matters.

Skills

Quality assurance tools

Dangerous Goods Regulations

Global Harmonized System

English fluency

Office productivity tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related disciplines

Job description

Overview

Manage the local implementation of the company quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environmental (SHE) and registration (REG) policies and standards, guarantee the regulatory compliance to local and international laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable
• Manage the implementation of regulatory affairs' policies, procedures and standards to ensure alignment to global DKSH quality policy and local/international quality standards
• Develop and maintain quality assurance systems, including the development of quality checklists, supporting tools and techniques
• Develop and follow up on corrective and preventive actions on regulatory affairs' activities - quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) and registration (REG) - to ensure consistent implementation and full compliance across the country
• Recommend improvement on policies, practices and processes related to quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) and registration (REG) to ensure the attainment of quality standards
• Develop and conduct quality management trainings - quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) and registration (REG) - to enhance employees' awareness of quality and create a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage the review with local management team on Regulatory Affairs' activities and updates to obtain commitment on local regulatory affairs implementation
• Provide technical advice and support to internal stakeholders on quality management matters
• Support the Head Regulatory Affairs and the Senior Managers Quality Assurance (QA), Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and Registration (REG) to ensure consistent implementation

• Demonstrate knowledge in quality assurance tools, concepts and methodologies
• Demonstrate good knowledge in Dangerous Goods Regulations and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the Global Harmonized System (GHS)
• Demonstrate good working knowledge, comprehension and applications of local regulations
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in cross-country/-cultural interactions
• Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken

Education

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Pharma or related disciplines

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable
• Manage the implementation of regulatory affairs' policies, procedures and standards to ensure alignment to global DKSH quality policy and local/international quality standards
• Develop and maintain quality assurance systems, including the development of quality checklists, supporting tools and techniques
• Develop and follow up on corrective and preventive actions on regulatory affairs' activities - quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) and registration (REG) - to ensure consistent implementation and full compliance across the country
• Recommend improvement on policies, practices and processes related to quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) and registration (REG) to ensure the attainment of quality standards
• Develop and conduct quality management trainings - quality assurance (QA), safety, health & environment (SHE) and registration (REG) - to enhance employees' awareness of quality and create a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage the review with local management team on Regulatory Affairs' activities and updates to obtain commitment on local regulatory affairs implementation
• Provide technical advice and support to internal stakeholders on quality management matters
• Support the Head Regulatory Affairs and the Senior Managers Quality Assurance (QA), Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and Registration (REG) to ensure consistent implementation