Regulatory Affairs Executive, APAC

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier of flavorings and fragrances is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Executive in Singapore. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of materials and managing certifications, the ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Strong English proficiency and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or Quality within relevant industries.
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance of raw materials, formulations, and finished goods.
• Manage Halal and Kosher certifications.
• Collaborate with vendors for raw material information.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Proficient in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

About Symrise AG

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavourings, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately € 5.0 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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The Position

Regulatory Affairs Executive, APAC

This role primarily responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of raw materials, formulations and finished goods. It involves utilizing internal systems and processes to maintain efficient and accurate documentation, enabling timely responses to customer requests. The position also manages Halal and Kosher certifications as well as other documentation and certifications required by food regulatory agencies.

• Assess raw material regulatory compliance and provide timely approval on new raw material or alternate suppliers
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain complete raw material information and relevant regulatory certificates
• Work with APAC Procurement team and Global Raw Material Approval team to ensure timely complete approval of new materials raised within the APAC region
• Verify regulatory data in the SAP system with respect to approved vendor information
• Manage APAC Material Change Process and support other Symrise regions in raising Material Change Requests
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of the Material Change Process
• Proactively identify and address data gaps in the system by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support and execute special projects as assigned by the supervisor
• Ensure the Halal system is audit-ready and support the halal application process
• Work with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to deliver necessary export certifications including Health Certificates and Free Sale Certificates

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or relevant field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or Quality within the flavor, food, pharmaceutical or related industries.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken
• Strong critical thinking and quick learning capabilities
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant regulations and industry standards
• Detail-oriented, diligent, responsible and reliable
• Proven team player with a consistent track record of collaboration and support
• Self-motivated and committed to meeting deadlines
• Skilled in managing and prioritising multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.