Job title – Manager Regulatory Affair, Perfumery & Beauty, Asia Pacific

Location – Indonesia

Job model – Hybrid

As the Regulatory Affair Manager of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) responsible of 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 closely with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure that 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.


At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.


Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships, to grow the business of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) Division through regulatory affairs services.
• For Beauty and Care (B&C) ingredients,
  • lead and manage APAC regulatory activities defined by manager including supporting market clearance and coordinate Halal matters.
  • Provides regulatory support and guidance to commercial teams for sunscreen actives, vitamins, skin and hair care actives and personal care specialty chemicals.
  • Be the first point of contact for regional customer inquiries and approve promotional materials.
• For Perfumery & Ingredients (P&I),
  • manage all internal and external customers’ product safety & regulatory enquiries and service requests for Perfumery & Beauty including client visit when applicable.
  • Provides regulatory support and guidance to commercial teams and creation hub with respect to fragrance development and innovation projects to ensure regulatory & safety compliance.
• Ensures prompt documentation services, tracking of regulatory services & activities to facilitate periodic RA service statistics & report.
• Stay on top of regulations and industry standards and represent the company at industry associations where needed.
• Lead and work closely with team members and Group RA teams in maintaining and updating internal systems with respect to regulatory compliance, documentation and digitalization.

You bring

• Bachelor’s Degree/University Degree in Chemistry or Science
• At least 7 years’ regulatory experience in Regulatory Affairs in Perfumery, Beauty and/or Homecare Industry.
• Regulatory experience and network with authorities in in Perfumery, Beauty & Homecare Industry.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and with multiple stakeholders inside and outside at all levels.
• Expertise or experience in beauty & cosmetic ingredient and product registration and claims.
• English is mandatory. Multilingual is a plus e.g. Chinese, Malay, Korean.
• Strong communication/negotiation skills and experience with authorities is a plus.
• Well verse in Microsoft office. Advance expertise in excel features and functions is a plus.
• Experience in digitalization and data analytics is a plus.

We bring

• We encourage and support curiosity and an open mindset, providing our employees with opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and take on new challenges.
• We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, both physically and mentally, and provide support and resources to ensure that everyone can thrive in the workplace.
• We foster a culture of collaboration and partnership, both within the company and with external stakeholders.
• We value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork, and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• We trust our employees to manage their time and workload in a way that works best for them, while still delivering highest quality results
• We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society, and to creating a better future for all.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

Dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.

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About Dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com