Director P&B Regulatory Affairs Asia Pacific

Job title – Director P&B Regulatory Affairs Asia Pacific

Location – Singapore

As the Regulatory Affair Director of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) responsible of Asia Pacific region (AP), you will lead a team of regulatory experts positioned across the region, ensuring compliance of the dsm-firmenich portfolio while supporting business growth. As a regulatory professional, you will staying up-to-date with changes to regulations and industry standards 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

Manage APAC regulatory activities defined by manager in maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships, to grow the business of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) Division through regulatory affairs services.
Prepare documentations and handle internal and external customers’ product safety & regulatory enquiries under the guidance of manager.
Provides regulatory support and guidance to commercial teams and creation hub with respect to fragrance development to ensure regulatory & safety compliance.
Provides prompt regulatory documentation services. Ensures proper system maintenance and tracking of regulatory services & activities to facilitate periodic RA service statistics & report needed by manager.
Seek constant opportunities and support manager in RA process optimisation, digitalisation and automation.
Keeping abreast with regulations & industry standards.
Work closely with manager 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 3 years’ regulatory experience in Regulatory Affairs in Perfumery, Beauty, Cosmetic & Homecare Industry.

Regulatory experience and network with authorities in in Perfumery, Beauty & Homecare Industry.
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.
Experience in working in cross-functional teams and with multiple stakeholders inside and outside at all levels 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.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

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