- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Jul 31, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
Interested in a career that matters?
The Role & Your Impact
- Leading regulatory submissions, approvals, renewals, and variations across APAC markets
- Developing and executing regulatory strategies to enable timely product registrations and market access
- Providing regulatory advice to business functions and ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing potential business impact
- Acting as the key interface between APAC and Global Regulatory Affairs teams
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, external partners, and authorities
- Supporting regulatory inquiries, documentation, and advocacy initiatives
- Driving process improvements and alignment of regulatory tools and systems
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
- Solid experience in regulatory affairs within food, beverage, biotech, or related industries
- Proven experience managing product registrations and regulatory submissions in APAC markets
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks across multiple APAC countries
- Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into business implications
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills in English
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- Experience in Food & Beverage, enzymes, or biosolutions industry
- Exposure to regulatory advocacy or engagement with authorities and industry associations
- Experience working in a global matrix organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset
What We Offer
- A purpose-driven company focused on sustainability and innovation
- A highly collaborative and international work environment
- Opportunities to shape regulatory strategies and influence market access
- Continuous learning and career development opportunities
- A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
- Office or hybrid setup depending on location
- Regional role with collaboration across global teams
- Occasional travel within APAC may be required
- Dynamic role requiring cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career