Regulatory Affairs Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Singapore is seeking an experienced RA Manager to oversee regulatory compliance and manage projects in the Pacific Asia / China region. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in the nutritional food-manufacturing sector. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position. The role offers the chance to lead impactful regulatory operations and drive strategic compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a regulated nutritional food-manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years’ experience in project roles.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional regulatory intelligence operations.
• Represent region as regulatory subject matter expert.
• Recommend changes for compliance requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Effective Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Master’s degree

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, Glucerna and ZonePerfect – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The Opportunity

Our location in Singapore currently has an opportunity for a RA Manager – Regulatory Intelligence, specifically supporting the Pacific Asia / China region.

This position will manage compliance related activities and assessments and lead multiple associated medium to large-scale projects that support Abbott Nutrition’s Regulatory Affairs strategic and compliance objectives.

This regional position will independently interface with Abbott affiliates, AN Division, AN manufacturing plants, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and others. Success will depend on leadership in managing the process, governance and resources required to timely assess market signals that impact the Abbott Nutrition business. The position will achieve the objectives through effective communication, and strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead regional regulatory intelligence operations, coordinate with Pacific Asia/China Commercial Affiliates to monitor and assess impact to approved and draft regulations/standards
• Represent relevant region as regulatory subject matter expert for regulation impact to AN business. Responsible for identifying and managing critical emerging regulations, and timely communication to senior leadership.
• Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope timeline, issues, etc.
• Support cross-functional project timelines and follow up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Recommend changes to policies, procedures and systems that will ensure AN and market compliance requirements are met.
• Recommend and implement strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency.
  

Accountability/Scope

• The compliance of AN products is a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and any lessening of our standards or not meeting market requirements can have an adverse long-term impact on our business. This position will work with limited supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline/or equivalent work experience is required (Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration)
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5-7 years in a regulated nutritional food-manufacturing environment, preferably pediatric or medical nutrition products, in a Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Project Management, Procurement or Operations function and good knowledge of food and nutrition regulations.
• 3-5 years’ experience in project roles.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and facilitate meetings.
• Effective Stakeholder Management.
• Ingredient expertise, process expertise, and formulation expertise in nutritional and infant concepts.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Continuous improvement methods and application (for example: Lean, Six Sigma, Class A, etc.). Change management.
• Sound decision-making skills contributing to high levels of competence, confidence and credibility are required.
• Cross-functional/cross-divisional experiences.
• Experience dealing with international locations.