Regulatory Affair Specialist Asia Pacific

dsm-firmenich Belvidere NJ; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Regulatory Affair Specialist for the Asia Pacific region. You'll manage compliance, foster customer relationships, and ensure safety standards in the Perfumery & Beauty division. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemistry, with experience in regulatory affairs and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty

Opportunities to impact millions daily

Growth opportunities aligned with your development

A supportive culture

Community where your voice matters

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ regulatory experience in Regulatory Affairs within Perfumery, Beauty, Cosmetic & Homecare Industry.
• Regulatory experience and network with authorities in Perfumery, Beauty & Homecare Industry.
• Proficiency in English; multilingual skills (e.g., Chinese, Malay, Korean) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage APAC regulatory activities and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Prepare documentation and handle product safety & regulatory inquiries.
• Provide regulatory support to commercial teams.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Digitalization

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job ID

75321

Job title – Regulatory Affair Specialist Asia Pacific

Location – Singapore

Job model – Hybrid

As the Regulatory Affair Specialist of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) responsible for the Asia Pacific region (APAC), your primary responsibility will be to ensure regulatory and safety compliance of all P&B products offered in APAC. This involves staying up to date with changes to regulations and industry standards and working with internal stakeholders to ensure all relevant requirements are met.

In addition to ensuring compliance, you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, both internally and externally, through regular communication, providing local support, and building trust with customers and all stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage APAC regulatory activities as defined by the manager, maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships to grow the business of the Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) Division through regulatory affairs services.
• Prepare documentation and handle internal and external customers’ product safety & regulatory inquiries under the guidance of the manager.
• Provide regulatory support and guidance to commercial teams and creation hubs regarding fragrance development to ensure regulatory & safety compliance.
• Provide prompt regulatory documentation services. Ensure proper system maintenance and tracking of regulatory services & activities to facilitate periodic RA service statistics & reports as needed by the manager.
• Seek opportunities and support the manager in RA process optimization, digitalization, and automation.
• Stay updated with regulations & industry standards.
• Work closely with the manager and Group RA teams in maintaining and updating internal systems related to regulatory compliance, documentation, and digitalization.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty—explore what drives you and get support to make it happen.
• An opportunity to impact millions of consumers daily—sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science-led company with cutting-edge research and creativity—working on biotech breakthroughs and sustainability innovations.
• Growth opportunities aligned with your development—joining an industry leader to enhance your expertise and leadership.
• A supportive culture—collaborative teams, shared wins, and encouragement.
• A community where your voice matters—serving our customers well.

You bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Science
• At least 3 years’ regulatory experience in Regulatory Affairs within Perfumery, Beauty, Cosmetic & Homecare Industry.
• Regulatory experience and network with authorities in Perfumery, Beauty & Homecare Industry.
• Expertise or experience in beauty & cosmetic ingredient and product registration and claims.
• Proficiency in English; multilingual skills (e.g., Chinese, Malay, Korean) are a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; experience working with authorities is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Experience in digitalization and data analytics is a plus.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with multiple stakeholders at all levels is a plus.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From health to sustainable skincare, your work impacts millions daily. We foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation, where your ideas matter.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

We believe in supporting an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, included, and free to be themselves. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. If you need support during the application process, let us know.

Agency statement

We are managing this search directly. We do not accept agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.