R&D Regulatory Affairs Specialist

• 1. Product Specification & Technical Documentation
• Develop, issue and manage Product Specifications, Raw Material Specifications and other product technical documents in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Establish food safety and product quality standards in accordance with industry standards and food regulations to support product declaration/self-declaration activities.
• Develop Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for commercial and purchasing agreements.
• Ensure product specifications are accurate, consistent and aligned with product formulas and manufacturing processes.
• Manage and update product technical data and relevant systems.
• Maintain product documents, records and templates to ensure information is properly controlled and easily retrievable.

2. Product Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure product specifications and technical documents comply with applicable laws, regulations and audit requirements.
• Review technical information used for product labeling and check labels against current regulations.
• Monitor and update changes in food regulations, legal requirements, import/export requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Review and update documents when regulations or product requirements change.
• Review and manage obsolete documents to ensure only valid and current versions are in use.
• Coordinate with QMS to align technical standards for raw materials and finished products with regulatory requirements before agreeing specifications with suppliers.
• Review supporting technical and compliance documents from suppliers and relevant partners.
• 3. Cross-functional Collaboration & Product Development
• Work closely with Marketing, QMS, Procurement and OEM to ensure product compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in new product development projects with relevant internal teams and external partners, including OEM, ODE and Distribution.
• Participate in contract reviews with project teams where technical or product compliance requirements are involved.
• Ensure product documentation and technical information are available to support commercialization and audit requirements.
• Perform R&D administrative tasks and other responsibilities assigned by the R&D Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Law or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Compliance or a related field.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or related industries.
• Good knowledge of food regulations, product labeling requirements and technical compliance standards.
• Understanding of food management systems and product compliance processes.
• Experience with international markets and regulatory requirements for export products.
• Knowledge of standards/certifications such as FSSC 22000, HACCP, Halal, ISO, BRC or relevant standards.
• Experience in savoury, beverages, dairy or nutrition industries is an advantage.
• Good technical and conversational English.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Willing to travel for business when required.
• Proactive, honest, careful and detail-oriented, with strong teamwork and follow-through.
• Independent thinker with good organizational and task management skills.
• What We Offer
• 13th-month salary + annual performance bonus.
• 24/7 accident and health insurance.
• Gifts and support for birthdays, weddings, childbirth and holidays according to company policy.
• Business trip and applicable allowances.
• Year End Party, Team Building and internal engagement activities.
• Seniority bonus and ESOP opportunities according to company policies.
• Opportunity to work across R&D, QMS, Marketing, Procurement, OEM and other functions in an FMCG environment.
• Exposure to product specifications, regulatory compliance, technical documentation and product commercialization.